Cost of living in Dortmund, Germany vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dortmund (Germany) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (C$15) | C$20 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.77 (C$5.79) | C$5.78 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (C$1.60) | C$1.98 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.92 (C$4.49) | C$4.18 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.26 (C$3.47) | C$3.04 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.33 (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.22 (C$3.41) | C$4.24 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.49 (C$2.30) | C$3.76 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (C$1.51) | C$3.41 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (C$10) | C$19 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.11 (C$3.25) | C$2.48 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 (C$1.87) | C$1.93 | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Dortmund (Germany) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,020 (C$1,569) | C$2,136 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €706 (C$1,085) | C$1,241 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 (C$235) | C$133 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €522 (C$803) | C$1,120 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €412 (C$634) | C$806 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €109 (C$167) | C$66 | + 152% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (C$33) | C$54 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €448 (C$690) | C$311 | + 121% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 (C$135) | C$97 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.89 (C$8) | C$10 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (C$19) | C$25 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Dortmund (Germany) is 57% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (C$119) | C$60 | + 98% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (C$57) | C$39 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (C$139) | C$98 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (C$172) | C$117 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Dortmund (Germany) is 56% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,774 (C$35,031) | C$22,935 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (C$2.22) | C$1.39 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €70 (C$108) | C$67 | + 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (C$24) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Dortmund (Germany) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (C$10) | C$8 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$22 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €48 (C$74) | C$77 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.41 (C$5.24) | C$6 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.01 (C$3.09) | C$3.85 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.39 (C$3.67) | C$4.28 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.19 (C$1.83) | C$3.11 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.27 (C$1.96) | C$2.46 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (C$24) | C$20 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Dortmund (Germany) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (C$50) | C$52 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (C$33) | C$26 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (C$78) | C$117 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (C$71) | C$96 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.75 (C$4.23) | C$5.42 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.98 (C$4.59) | C$7 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €592 (C$911) | C$647 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (C$0.16) | C$0.83 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (C$49) | C$35 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.73 (C$9) | C$11 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least C$5,808 (€3,776) in Dortmund to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$5,800 in Abbotsford.
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