Cost of living in Kiel is 3% lower than in Dortmund (without rent).
Rent in Kiel is 6% more expensive than in Dortmund.
Cost of living including rent in Kiel is very similar to Dortmund.
Food in Kiel is 10% more expensive than in Dortmund.
Transport in Kiel is 35% cheaper than in Dortmund.
| Kiel | Dortmund | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kiel | Dortmund | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.7 $ | 14.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 73.3 $ | 56.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.95 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.75 $ | 5.09 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.94 $ | 3.55 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.11 $ | 2.94 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.21 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.04 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.42 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.7 $ | 3.62 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.9 $ | 13.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.8 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 21.6 $ | 18.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.03 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.17 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.48 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.44 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.48 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.76 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.08 $ | 5.72 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.05 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.13 $ | 8.07 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.67 $ | 3.56 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 54.8 $ | 65.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.96 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 21.8 $ | 20.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 63.3 $ | 50.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.4 $ | 8.15 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.42 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.31 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.78 $ | 1.27 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
221 $ | 168 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
334 $ | 257 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
51.7 $ | 43.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 494 $ | 489 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 972 $ | 1,220 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 566 $ | 664 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,263 $ | 1,250 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,180 $ | 2,991 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,812 $ | 2,357 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,615 $ | 3,396 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.95 % | 4.01 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.7 $ | 34.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15.6 $ | 15.4 $ |
| Haircut | 12.8 $ | 13.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 93.4 $ | 132 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 73.7 $ | 114 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 295 $ | 409 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,851 $ | 12,215 $ |