- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Canada
- Dortmund
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dortmund, Germany compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dortmund (Germany) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (C$16) | C$14 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.44 (C$5.09) | C$5.67 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.76 (C$1.13) | C$2.40 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.33 (C$3.44) | C$4.13 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.39 (C$3.54) | C$2.54 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.48 (C$8) | C$9 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.34 (C$3.46) | C$3.55 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.55 (C$2.30) | C$3.02 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.82 (C$1.22) | C$2.26 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.47 (C$8) | C$15 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.02 (C$3.00) | C$2.18 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 (C$1.48) | C$1.87 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Dortmund (Germany) is 3% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €915 (C$1,355) | C$1,186 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €761 (C$1,126) | C$982 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €156 (C$232) | C$104 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €509 (C$753) | C$919 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €411 (C$608) | C$695 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €107 (C$159) | C$64 | + 147% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €20 (C$30) | C$39 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €486 (C$720) | C$393 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 (C$131) | C$111 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.79 (C$7) | C$10 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (C$17) | C$25 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Dortmund (Germany) is 57% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (C$126) | C$61 | + 108% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (C$56) | C$41 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (C$121) | C$95 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (C$171) | C$87 | + 98% | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in Dortmund (Germany) is 81% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,456 (C$34,725) | C$23,851 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.46 (C$2.16) | C$1.19 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €68 (C$101) | C$47 | + 113% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (C$23) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Dortmund (Germany) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (C$9) | C$7 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$85 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.08 (C$4.56) | C$6 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.01 (C$2.98) | C$2.88 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.35 (C$3.48) | C$3.82 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (C$1.78) | C$3.16 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.21 (C$1.78) | C$2.53 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (C$22) | C$19 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Dortmund (Germany) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (C$50) | C$45 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (C$29) | C$26 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €54 (C$80) | C$84 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (C$77) | C$89 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.88 (C$4.26) | C$5.72 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.50 (C$3.70) | C$5.43 | - 32% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €192 (C$285) | C$141 | + 102% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (C$0.18) | C$1.04 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (C$44) | C$34 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.11 (C$8) | C$10 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 200 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Dortmund (Germany) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,946
(€2,665)
in Dortmund
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,600
in Abbotsford.
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