Cost of living in Dortmund is 6% lower than in Cologne (without rent).
Rent in Dortmund is 28% cheaper than in Cologne.
Cost of living including rent in Dortmund is 18% lower than in Cologne.
Food in Dortmund is 4% cheaper than in Cologne.
Transport in Dortmund is 22% cheaper than in Cologne.
| Dortmund | Cologne | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Dortmund | Cologne | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.2 $ | 14 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 56.9 $ | 61.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.9 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.09 $ | 4.71 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.55 $ | 3.81 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.94 $ | 2.9 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.25 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.05 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.66 $ | 2.85 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.62 $ | 4.09 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.2 $ | 14 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.4 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.6 $ | 19.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.88 $ | 2.84 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.76 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.3 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.97 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.87 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.63 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.19 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.72 $ | 6.37 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.05 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.07 $ | 8.82 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.56 $ | 3.56 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 65.8 $ | 59.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.91 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20.6 $ | 23.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 50.3 $ | 51.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.15 $ | 8.07 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.71 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.37 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.27 $ | 1.6 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
168 $ | 129 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
257 $ | 195 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
43.6 $ | 44 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 489 $ | 801 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,220 $ | 1,459 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 664 $ | 1,023 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,250 $ | 2,061 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,991 $ | 6,540 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,357 $ | 5,856 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,396 $ | 3,275 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.01 % | 4 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.7 $ | 32 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15.4 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Haircut | 13.5 $ | 19.9 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 132 $ | 102 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 114 $ | 103 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 409 $ | 822 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,215 $ | 16,860 $ |