Cost of Living in
Dortmund

Comprehensive urban intelligence for Dortmund, Germany. Analyzing market prices, safety metrics, and quality of life indices in real-time.

Dortmund
72Global Quality Score

QoL Index

Safety & Security
74
Healthcare System
65
Purchasing Power
85
Climate & Air
78

Rent Per Month

Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre$250.84
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre$2,012.00
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre$2,700.00
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre$186.92
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre$650.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre$1,137.50
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre$522.50
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre$977.80
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)$24.00
Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)$368.37
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)$368.37

General

Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child$363.33
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child$25,000.00
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)$81.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)$77.50
Men's Leather Business Shoes$153.33
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)$46.25
Onions (1 lb)$0.64
Local Cheese (1 kg)$13.61
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)$8.70
Potatoes (1 kg)$1.13
Tomatoes (1 lb)$1.67
Lettuce (1 Head)$1.43
Tomatoes (1 kg)$3.67
Onions (1 kg)$1.41
Bananas (1 lb)$0.90
Potatoes (1 lb)$0.51
Local Cheese (1 lb)$6.17
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)$5.99
Oranges (1 kg)$1.95
Oranges (1 lb)$0.88
Bananas (1 kg)$1.99
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)$2.67
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle)$2.67
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)$2,875.72
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)$3.95
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)$34,140.00
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)$29,395.00

Markets

Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf)$2.08
Apples (1 kg)$2.99
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)$9.42
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg)$20.77
Eggs (12, Large Size)$3.42
Bottled Water (50 oz)$0.96
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)$1.88
White Rice (1 lb)$1.52
White Rice (1 kg)$3.36
Bottled Water (1.5 Liter)$0.96
Apples (1 lb)$1.36
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)$1.25
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)$4.40
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)$9.69
Bottled Water (12 oz)$2.60
Bottled Water (0.33 Liter)$2.60
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)$58.00

Restaurants

Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle)$1.49
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)$1.49
Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle)$0.99
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)$0.99
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)$5.00
Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter)$5.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)$70.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size)$3.42
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)$11.00
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant$15.00

Sports And Leisure

Cinema Ticket (International Release)$15.00
Monthly Fitness Club Membership$34.79

Transportation

Gasoline (1 Liter)$1.80
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)$3.60
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)$5.00

Utilities (Monthly)

Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)$46.25
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)$30.60

Districts & Neighborhoods