Dresden travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Dresden

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 80 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 13 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1944* (1876 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 104 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 36 per person
  • $ 24 per person
  • $ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 3464* (3346 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 127 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 60 per person
  • $ 46 per person
  • $ 25 per person

Total budget:

$ 5403* (5208 €)

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



Cost of living in Dresden compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Dresden in 2024 is 10% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

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




Local prices in Dresden by expense type

Restaurant budget in Dresden

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Dresden is 10% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 13/person
($ 8.3 to $ 16)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 32/person
($ 24 to $ 50)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 11/person
($ 10 to $ 11)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 4.7 for 500ml
($ 4.2 to $ 5.2)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.6 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 1.8)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.5/cup
($ 2.6 to $ 4.7)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 3.2/can
($ 3.1 to $ 3.6)

31% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.8/bottle
($ 2.1 to $ 3.6)

40% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Dresden

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Dresden is 38% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 107/night
($ 53 to $ 364)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 87/night
($ 87 to $ 87)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 150
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 121/night
($ 70 to $ 205)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 132/night
($ 71 to $ 304)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 302
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 172/night
($ 94 to $ 391)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 452
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 114/month
($ 56 to $ 316)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 160
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 148/month
($ 46 to $ 359)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 146/month
($ 64 to $ 357)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 114/month
($ 48 to $ 378)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Family room
Family room
$ 195/month
($ 78 to $ 454)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 198

Supermarket food budget in Dresden

On average, the price of supermarket food in Dresden is 27% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.6)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 2/500g
($ 1 to $ 3.1)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 2.8/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 4.8)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.3/12 eggs
($ 2.5 to $ 3.7)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 13/kg
($ 5.2 to $ 18)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 3.1)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 5.2)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.5/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.1)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7
($ 0.3 to $ 1.9)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Dresden

On average, the price of transport in Dresden is 32% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 3.1/ticket
($ 3.1 to $ 3.3)

29% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.5/km
($ 2.1 to $ 2.8)

50% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 2)

102% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 4.2
($ 2.1 to $ 11)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 44/24hrs
($ 23 to $ 71)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 69

Leisure activity budget in Dresden

On average, budget for leisure activities in Dresden is 15% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 13/ticket
($ 10 to $ 16)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 16/hr
($ 11 to $ 21)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Dresden

On average, shopping budget in Dresden is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 8.5/pack
($ 8.5 to $ 9)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 62
($ 42 to $ 94)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 51
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 37
($ 21 to $ 63)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Dresden
New York City → Dresden
New York City → Dresden
$ 1054
(fair price: $ 926)
London → Dresden
London → Dresden
London → Dresden
$ 147
(fair price: $ 103)
Los Angeles → Dresden
Los Angeles  → Dresden
Los Angeles  → Dresden
$ 1820
(fair price: $ 1530)
Chicago → Dresden
Chicago → Dresden
Chicago → Dresden
$ 1618
(fair price: $ 1249)
Manchester → Dresden
Manchester → Dresden
Manchester → Dresden
$ 236
(fair price: $ 198)
Dublin → Dresden
Dublin → Dresden
Dublin → Dresden
$ 223
(fair price: $ 179)

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About this information on the cost of living in Dresden

The information about the cost of living in Dresden shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Dresden was updated on 09-11-2024.

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