Dresden is the cheapest of Germany's 10 priced cities — $1,541 a month in essentials, 37% below Munich at $2,442. The average net salary of $3,155 covers that 2.0×. 111.3 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at district level. PM2.5 averages 9.3 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 2°C, Aug 20°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $484 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $746 |
| Groceries | $174 |
| Dining out | $388 |
| Utilities | $421 |
| Local transport | $74 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,541 |
| Avg net salary | $3,155 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $968 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,578 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Dresden, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $17.06 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $88.15 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $11.37 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $4.47 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $6.14 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $6.71 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $3.73 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $3.13 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.41 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.06 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.98 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.82 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $17.02 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $11.07 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.34 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.15 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $3.99 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.55 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.57 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.09 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $3.87 |
| Monthly transit pass | $73.93 |
| Taxi start | $4.55 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $2.73 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $2.16 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $379.70 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $41.35 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $20.64 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $34.45 |
| Cinema, one seat | $13.65 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Dresden has 111.3 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (district level). That is the highest of the 10 Germany cities we track. Germany's national figure is 107.5, so Dresden runs 4 above the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.2°C | -2°C | 85% | 78% | 72 mm |
| Feb | 3.7°C | -0.3°C | 80% | 71% | 60 mm |
| Mar | 6.2°C | 2.6°C | 73% | 66% | 52 mm |
| Apr | 9.8°C | 6.8°C | 68% | 60% | 46 mm |
| May | 14.4°C | 12.6°C | 69% | 63% | 58 mm |
| Jun | 19.2°C | 19°C | 70% | 61% | 76 mm |
| Jul | 20.3°C | 20.1°C | 67% | 58% | 71 mm |
| Aug | 20.4°C | 20.7°C | 71% | 59% | 95 mm |
| Sep | 16°C | 15.1°C | 76% | 59% | 66 mm |
| Oct | 11.5°C | 9.4°C | 82% | 71% | 69 mm |
| Nov | 6.3°C | 3.1°C | 86% | 75% | 53 mm |
| Dec | 4.1°C | 0.2°C | 85% | 79% | 64 mm |
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