In Dusseldorf, Germany, a single person typically needs around $1861 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $4578 monthly.
Dusseldorf is 6% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Dusseldorf is 42% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Dusseldorf is, on average, 61% lower than in New York City.
Dusseldorf is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The primary driver of costs in Dusseldorf is rent and utilities, which can significantly impact overall living expenses.
Food prices in Dusseldorf are 3% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport costs are 36% higher than the European benchmark, which may be a consideration for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 15.3 $ |
| Dinner | 71.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.8 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.17 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.23 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.27 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.06 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.9 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.17 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 20.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.13 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.03 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.9 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.59 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.67 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.81 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.69 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.15 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.77 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 3.48 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 55.6 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.97 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 28.9 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 58.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.92 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.17 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.04 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.58 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 186 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 285 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 42.3 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 761 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,501 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 959 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,887 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 7,923 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 6,295 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,48 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.98% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 44.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.9 $ |
| Haircut | 16.7 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 92.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 94.6 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 657 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 22,103 $ |