Cost of living in Dortmund (Germany) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 19% | |||
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| Food in Dortmund (Germany) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (C$19) | C$23 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$13 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.99 (C$6) | C$6 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (C$1.98) | C$2.41 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.08 (C$4.82) | C$4.70 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.45 (C$3.84) | C$3.95 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.20 (C$8) | C$11 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.18 (C$3.40) | C$4.85 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (C$2.48) | C$3.95 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (C$1.53) | C$3.50 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.56 (C$9) | C$20 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.97 (C$3.09) | C$2.68 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (C$1.92) | C$2.16 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Dortmund (Germany) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,069 (C$1,672) | C$2,300 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €706 (C$1,104) | C$1,599 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 (C$239) | C$120 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €522 (C$816) | C$1,347 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €425 (C$665) | C$985 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €109 (C$170) | C$69 | + 148% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (C$34) | C$60 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €448 (C$701) | C$311 | + 125% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (C$144) | C$140 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.89 (C$8) | C$10 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (C$19) | C$26 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Dortmund (Germany) is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (C$121) | C$70 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (C$58) | C$41 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (C$134) | C$105 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (C$175) | C$120 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Dortmund (Germany) is 71% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,774 (C$35,628) | C$24,609 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.65 (C$2.58) | C$1.69 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €74 (C$116) | C$60 | + 93% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (C$24) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Dortmund (Germany) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.76 (C$9) | C$8 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$22 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €45 (C$70) | C$77 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.35 (C$5.24) | C$6 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.21 (C$3.46) | C$4.17 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.40 (C$3.76) | C$4.59 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.23 (C$1.93) | C$3.11 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.15 (C$1.80) | C$3.02 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (C$31) | C$22 | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Dortmund (Germany) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (C$59) | C$61 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (C$37) | C$27 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €68 (C$106) | C$118 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (C$88) | C$97 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$13) | C$12 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.18 (C$4.98) | C$4.71 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.07 (C$4.81) | C$7 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €582 (C$911) | C$647 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (C$0.16) | C$0.24 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (C$45) | C$38 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (C$10) | C$13 | - 17% | |
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TOTAL | + 5% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 85 prices entered by 7 different people.
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