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Cost of living in Dortmund, Germany compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dortmund (Germany) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (C$17) | C$15 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$10) | C$9 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.38 (C$5.18) | C$5.69 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.80 (C$1.23) | C$2.05 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.56 (C$3.91) | C$4.81 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.43 (C$3.72) | C$2.90 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.23 (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.25 (C$3.44) | C$4.00 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.51 (C$2.31) | C$3.34 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.91 (C$1.40) | C$3.36 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.69 (C$9) | C$16 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.08 (C$3.18) | C$2.41 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.05 (C$1.60) | C$2.01 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Dortmund (Germany) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €907 (C$1,389) | C$1,651 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €741 (C$1,134) | C$1,142 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €154 (C$236) | C$102 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €500 (C$766) | C$1,038 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €395 (C$605) | C$779 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €108 (C$165) | C$66 | + 148% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €20 (C$31) | C$39 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €442 (C$676) | C$351 | + 92% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (C$161) | C$86 | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.60 (C$7) | C$9 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (C$18) | C$22 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Dortmund (Germany) is 57% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 (C$128) | C$59 | + 115% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (C$55) | C$40 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (C$125) | C$93 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (C$177) | C$92 | + 92% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Dortmund (Germany) is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,456 (C$35,912) | C$22,749 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (C$2.25) | C$1.27 | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €68 (C$105) | C$67 | + 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (C$24) | C$31 | - 24% | |
| 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$8 | + 21% | |
| 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$4.71) | C$6 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.01 (C$3.08) | C$3.72 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.35 (C$3.60) | C$2.83 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (C$1.84) | C$3.09 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.21 (C$1.85) | C$2.46 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (C$23) | C$19 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Dortmund (Germany) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (C$51) | C$46 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (C$30) | C$26 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €54 (C$82) | C$101 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (C$79) | C$85 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$8 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.88 (C$4.41) | C$5.34 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.50 (C$3.83) | C$5.67 | - 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €499 (C$764) | C$549 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (C$0.23) | C$1.04 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (C$45) | C$35 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.11 (C$8) | C$11 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 305 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Dortmund (Germany) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,626
(€3,021)
in Dortmund
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,500
in Abbotsford.
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