Cost of living in Dortmund
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.41
€17.05
|
$13.00
-
$27.07
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.91
€11.03
|
$10.83
-
$13.00
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.84
€2.63
|
$2.17
-
$3.25
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.49
€2.31
|
$2.17
-
$3.25
|
Dortmund - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.46
€2.28
|
$1.41
-
$5.40
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.66
€6.17
|
$4.33
-
$6.99
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.14
€3.83
|
$4.06
-
$4.47
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.66
€3.38
|
$2.59
-
$4.32
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$7.24
€6.70
|
$3.44
-
$8.30
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.35
€1.25
|
$0.98
-
$1.96
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.68
€0.63
|
$0.63
-
$1.47
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.02
€0.94
|
$0.98
-
$1.77
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.82
€1.69
|
$0.63
-
$2.45
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.98
€0.90
|
$0.69
-
$2.46
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.85
€0.79
|
$0.56
-
$1.47
|
Dortmund - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$7.21
€6.68
|
$7.01
-
$7.67
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$53.07
€49.13
|
$53.07
-
$82.31
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$29,435.59
€27,253.65
|
$29,435.59
-
$43,319.49
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$21.06
€19.50
|
$17.65
-
$22.74
|
Dortmund - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$51.93
€48.08
|
$51.93
-
$59.56
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$815.85
€755.37
|
$714.77
-
$974.69
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$449.44
€416.12
|
$379.05
-
$519.83
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$251.47
€232.83
|
$146.65
-
$414.08
|
Dortmund - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$393.49
€364.32
|
$314.07
-
$433.19
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
??
-
??
|
Dortmund - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.41
€5.01
|
$2.71
-
$10.83
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.71
€3.44
|
$2.71
-
$4.82
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$8.88
€8.22
|
$8.88
-
$8.88
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$29.24
€27.07
|
$21.65
-
$37.90
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$16.24
€15.04
|
$15.16
-
$17.33
|
Dortmund - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$128.60
€119.07
|
$37.90
-
$215.51
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$50.54
€46.79
|
$21.66
-
$64.98
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$151.62
€140.38
|
$54.15
-
$243.67
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$202.16
€187.17
|
$64.98
-
$270.75
|
Dortmund - Cost of clothing
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