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Cost of living in Dortmund, Germany compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dortmund (Germany) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (C$17) | C$15 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.38 (C$5.30) | C$5.69 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.80 (C$1.26) | C$2.17 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.56 (C$4.00) | C$4.84 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.43 (C$3.80) | C$2.90 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.23 (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.25 (C$3.52) | C$4.00 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.51 (C$2.37) | C$3.31 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.91 (C$1.43) | C$3.07 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.69 (C$9) | C$16 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.06 (C$3.23) | C$2.51 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.05 (C$1.64) | C$2.07 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Dortmund (Germany) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €907 (C$1,422) | C$1,576 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €741 (C$1,160) | C$1,122 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €154 (C$242) | C$109 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €500 (C$783) | C$1,019 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €395 (C$619) | C$774 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €108 (C$168) | C$66 | + 153% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €20 (C$32) | C$40 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €442 (C$692) | C$377 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (C$165) | C$98 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.60 (C$7) | C$9 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (C$19) | C$23 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Dortmund (Germany) is 61% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 (C$131) | C$59 | + 120% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (C$57) | C$40 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (C$128) | C$93 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (C$181) | C$92 | + 96% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Dortmund (Germany) is 55% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,456 (C$36,743) | C$22,749 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (C$2.30) | C$1.26 | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €68 (C$107) | C$65 | + 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (C$24) | C$31 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Dortmund (Germany) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (C$9) | C$8 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$96 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.08 (C$4.82) | C$6 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.01 (C$3.15) | C$3.72 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.35 (C$3.68) | C$2.83 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (C$1.88) | C$3.09 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.21 (C$1.89) | C$2.46 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (C$24) | C$19 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Dortmund (Germany) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (C$53) | C$46 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (C$31) | C$26 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €54 (C$84) | C$101 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (C$81) | C$87 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$13) | C$9 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.88 (C$4.51) | C$5.53 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.50 (C$3.92) | C$5.67 | - 31% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €499 (C$782) | C$549 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (C$0.24) | C$1.04 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (C$46) | C$35 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.11 (C$8) | C$10 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 279 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Dortmund (Germany) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,946
(€3,157)
in Dortmund
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,600
in Abbotsford.
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