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Münster vs Dortmund

Germany vs Germany · 51 km apart

Münster

Germany

€998 ($1,085)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Dortmund

Germany

€1,247 ($1,356)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseMünsterDortmundCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$10.34$12.68Münster
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$41.34$50.70Münster
Cappuccino$3.10$3.80Münster
Monthly groceries (single person)$234$287Münster
Monthly public transport pass$37.90$46.48Münster
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$99.91$123Münster
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$28.94$35.49Münster
Fitness club membership$28.94$35.49Münster
Cinema ticket$7.58$9.30Münster
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$569$734Münster
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$396$511Münster
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$1,187$1,532Münster
Total single-person budget$1,085$1,356Münster
Average net salary$3,498$4,290

Verdict

Münster is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Münster runs about $1,085 versus $1,356 in Dortmund — a difference of roughly 25%.

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 Münster  ·  Full cost of living in Dortmund

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Münster cheaper than Dortmund?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $1,085 per month in Münster versus $1,356 in Dortmund — about 25% less.
How far is Münster from Dortmund?
The straight-line distance between Münster and Dortmund is approximately 51 km (32 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Münster or Dortmund?
The estimated average net salary is $3,498 in Münster and $4,290 in Dortmund. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $2,413 in Münster versus $2,934 in Dortmund per month.