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| Expense | Lemgo | Dortmund | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $8.78 | $12.68 | Lemgo |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $35.10 | $50.70 | Lemgo |
| Cappuccino | $2.63 | $3.80 | Lemgo |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $199 | $287 | Lemgo |
| Monthly public transport pass | $32.18 | $46.48 | Lemgo |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $84.83 | $123 | Lemgo |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $24.57 | $35.49 | Lemgo |
| Fitness club membership | $24.57 | $35.49 | Lemgo |
| Cinema ticket | $6.44 | $9.30 | Lemgo |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $464 | $734 | Lemgo |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $323 | $511 | Lemgo |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $968 | $1,532 | Lemgo |
| Total single-person budget | $908 | $1,356 | Lemgo |
| Average net salary | $2,970 | $4,290 |
Lemgo is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Lemgo runs about $908 versus $1,356 in Dortmund — a difference of roughly 49%.
Salary-adjusted, Dortmund leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Lemgo · Full cost of living in Dortmund