What is the cost of living in Dortmund?

The cost of living in Dortmund is 61.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 38.6). Groceries are 34.2% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 29.9% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 646 per month. Local purchasing power index is 142.3 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Germany?

In Germany, a gross salary of EUR 50,000 per year results in approximately EUR 2,695 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 35.3%). Use our Germany tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇩🇪 Germany · #291 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Dortmund?

Q: Should I move to Dortmund?

Dortmund, Germany has a cost of living 61.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 38.6). It is ranked #291 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 142.3 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Germany earning EUR 50,000 gross take home approximately EUR 2,695/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

61.4% cheaper than NYC, and purchasing power is very strong.

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-61.4%

vs NYC

EUR 646

1-BR, city centre

EUR 2,695

Net take-home

Very strong

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

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Cost breakdown: Dortmund

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

38.6 Mid-priced

Rent

17.1 Very affordable

Groceries

65.8 Moderate

Restaurants

70.1 Moderate

Purchasing Power

142.3 Very strong

Rent in Dortmund

1-BR, city centre EUR 646/mo

1-BR, outside centre EUR 519/mo

3-BR, city centre EUR 0/mo

3-BR, outside centre EUR 971/mo

Save by going outside centre 20% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Germany take-home pay

EUR 50,000 → EUR 2,695/Net take-home (35.3% effective rate, single filer)

Full Germany tax calculator →

Considering alternatives?

Cities in the same country or region with a comparable cost of living.

🇩🇪 Remagen

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CoL index 38.3

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🇩🇪 Saarbrucken

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CoL index 39.1

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🇩🇪 Braunschweig

Germany

CoL index 39.3

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