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Dusseldorf travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Dusseldorf

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Dusseldorf for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Dusseldorf compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Dusseldorf in 2024 is essentially identical to the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Dusseldorf in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Dusseldorf by expense type

Restaurant budget in Dusseldorf

Lunch

$ 17/person
($ 11 to $ 22)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 37/person
($ 25 to $ 54)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 11/person
($ 10 to $ 11)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 4.8 for 500ml
($ 3.2 to $ 6.6)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 1.6 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 2.4)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 3.7/cup
($ 2.1 to $ 6.4)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 2.9/can
($ 2.1 to $ 3.7)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 2.6/bottle
($ 2.1 to $ 3.7)

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26% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Dusseldorf

1-star hotel

$ 103/night
($ 60 to $ 369)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143

2-star hotel

$ 115/night
($ 63 to $ 352)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143

3-star hotel

$ 132/night
($ 66 to $ 492)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205

4-star hotel

$ 159/night
($ 66 to $ 607)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 291

5-star hotel

$ 244/night
($ 142 to $ 627)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 502

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 122/month
($ 68 to $ 385)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142

Room with kitchen

$ 177/month
($ 64 to $ 702)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 179/month
($ 76 to $ 620)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 188

Cottage or guest house

$ 131/month
($ 68 to $ 386)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 207/month
($ 71 to $ 934)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 192

Supermarket food budget in Dusseldorf

Milk

$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.6)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 2.2/500g
($ 1.2 to $ 3.7)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 3/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 4.3)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 3.7/12 eggs
($ 2.6 to $ 4.3)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 16/kg
($ 10 to $ 19)

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30% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 2.9/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 3.2)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 3.5/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 5.3)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.2)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 1
($ 0.3 to $ 1.3)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Dusseldorf

Bus ticket

$ 3.3/ticket
($ 3.2 to $ 3.6)

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32% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 3/km
($ 2.4 to $ 3.2)

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72% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 2.1)

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92% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 5.1
($ 4.3 to $ 6.4)

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35% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Car hire

$ 36/24hrs
($ 20 to $ 51)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32

Leisure activity budget in Dusseldorf

Cinema

$ 13/ticket
($ 11 to $ 17)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 27/hr
($ 14 to $ 38)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Dusseldorf

Cigarettes

$ 8.8/pack
($ 8.6 to $ 10)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 94
($ 54 to $ 129)

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74% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 35
($ 20 to $ 65)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Manchester → Dusseldorf

$ 166
(fair price: $ 138)

Edinburgh → Dusseldorf

$ 126
(fair price: $ 80)

Los Angeles → Dusseldorf

$ 946
(fair price: $ 790)

London → Dusseldorf

$ 145
(fair price: $ 121)

New York City → Dusseldorf

$ 774
(fair price: $ 652)

Dublin → Dusseldorf

$ 147
(fair price: $ 120)

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