Cost of living in Dortmund (Germany) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 22% | |||
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| Food in Dortmund (Germany) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (C$14) | C$20 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.99 (C$5.47) | C$5.78 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (C$1.45) | C$1.98 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.06 (C$4.19) | C$4.18 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.39 (C$3.27) | C$3.17 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.33 (C$7) | C$10 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.22 (C$3.04) | C$4.24 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.69 (C$2.31) | C$3.76 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (C$1.34) | C$3.41 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (C$9) | C$19 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.17 (C$2.97) | C$2.48 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 (C$1.66) | C$1.93 | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Dortmund (Germany) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,069 (C$1,464) | C$2,136 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €706 (C$966) | C$1,233 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 (C$210) | C$124 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €522 (C$714) | C$1,120 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €425 (C$582) | C$805 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €109 (C$149) | C$66 | + 124% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (C$29) | C$54 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €448 (C$614) | C$311 | + 97% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (C$127) | C$97 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.89 (C$7) | C$10 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (C$16) | C$25 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Dortmund (Germany) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (C$106) | C$60 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (C$51) | C$39 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (C$123) | C$98 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (C$153) | C$117 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Dortmund (Germany) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,774 (C$31,186) | C$22,942 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (C$2.07) | C$1.40 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €70 (C$97) | C$67 | + 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (C$21) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Dortmund (Germany) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (C$9) | C$8 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$22 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €45 (C$62) | C$77 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.41 (C$4.67) | C$6 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.01 (C$2.75) | C$3.85 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.39 (C$3.27) | C$4.33 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.19 (C$1.63) | C$3.16 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.27 (C$1.75) | C$2.46 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (C$21) | C$20 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Dortmund (Germany) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (C$45) | C$51 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (C$29) | C$27 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (C$69) | C$135 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (C$63) | C$96 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.75 (C$3.77) | C$5.42 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.98 (C$4.09) | C$7 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €592 (C$811) | C$647 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (C$0.14) | C$0.83 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (C$44) | C$37 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.73 (C$8) | C$11 | - 28% | |
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TOTAL | - 10% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2022.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 23 prices entered by 9 different people.
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