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Cost of Living in Dresden
Monthly Total
$2,450
$42,875
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$605
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$62
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$605
$10,588
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$367
$6,423
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$173
$3,028
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$180
$3,150
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$540
$9,450
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$280
$4,900
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$257
$4,498
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$48
$840
Monthly Total
$2,450
$42,875
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