Cost of living in Dortmund
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$16.08
€15.41
|
$12.86
-
$21.44
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.79
€11.30
|
$10.72
-
$12.86
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.81
€2.70
|
$2.14
-
$3.22
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.47
€2.36
|
$2.14
-
$3.22
|
Dortmund - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.27
€2.18
|
$1.70
-
$5.35
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.80
€6.52
|
$4.29
-
$6.91
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.18
€4.01
|
$4.02
-
$5.88
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.52
€3.38
|
$2.57
-
$3.86
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.19
€5.93
|
$3.68
-
$8.22
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.34
€1.28
|
$0.97
-
$1.94
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.76
€0.73
|
$0.63
-
$1.45
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.00
€0.96
|
$0.87
-
$1.75
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.18
€2.09
|
$1.45
-
$2.43
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.90
€0.86
|
$0.36
-
$1.94
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.82
€0.79
|
$0.49
-
$1.46
|
Dortmund - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$7.14
€6.84
|
$6.94
-
$7.59
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$52.52
€50.35
|
$52.52
-
$81.45
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$29,130.52
€27,929.56
|
$29,130.52
-
$42,870.52
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$21.65
€20.76
|
$17.47
-
$22.51
|
Dortmund - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$51.59
€49.46
|
$51.39
-
$58.95
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$807.39
€774.11
|
$707.36
-
$964.59
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$582.32
€558.32
|
$375.12
-
$857.41
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$240.07
€230.17
|
$145.13
-
$409.79
|
Dortmund - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$389.41
€373.35
|
$310.81
-
$428.71
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
??
-
??
|
Dortmund - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.36
€5.14
|
$2.14
-
$10.72
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.60
€3.45
|
$2.68
-
$4.29
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$8.79
€8.43
|
$8.79
-
$9.65
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$38.58
€36.99
|
$16.08
-
$64.31
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$16.08
€15.41
|
$15.00
-
$17.15
|
Dortmund - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$109.85
€105.32
|
$42.86
-
$192.92
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$44.21
€42.39
|
$21.44
-
$75.02
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$142.90
€137.01
|
$53.59
-
$214.35
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$182.20
€174.69
|
$42.86
-
$267.94
|
Dortmund - Cost of clothing
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