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Cost of living in Dresden, Germany compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dresden (Germany) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (C$15) | C$15 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (C$10) | C$9 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 (C$5.30) | C$5.69 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.70 (C$1.06) | C$2.17 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.12 (C$4.73) | C$4.84 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.54 (C$3.85) | C$2.90 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.42 (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.31 (C$3.50) | C$4.00 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.72 (C$2.61) | C$3.31 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.64 (C$0.97) | C$3.07 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.27 (C$8) | C$16 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.60 (C$2.42) | C$2.51 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (C$1.44) | C$2.07 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Dresden (Germany) is 0% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,106 (C$1,677) | C$1,576 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €636 (C$964) | C$1,122 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €163 (C$247) | C$109 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €560 (C$848) | C$1,019 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €409 (C$621) | C$774 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €94 (C$142) | C$66 | + 114% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €22 (C$34) | C$40 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €522 (C$791) | C$377 | + 110% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (C$169) | C$98 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 (C$7) | C$9 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$17) | C$23 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Dresden (Germany) is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €71 (C$108) | C$59 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (C$49) | C$40 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (C$115) | C$93 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (C$133) | C$92 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Dresden (Germany) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,338 (C$33,866) | C$22,749 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (C$2.04) | C$1.27 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €58 (C$88) | C$65 | + 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Dresden (Germany) is 1% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (C$18) | C$8 | + 139% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (C$19) | C$20 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (C$80) | C$96 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.50 (C$5.31) | C$6 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.20 (C$3.33) | C$3.72 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.47 (C$3.75) | C$2.83 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.34 (C$2.03) | C$3.09 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (C$2.16) | C$2.46 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (C$25) | C$19 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Dresden (Germany) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (C$40) | C$46 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (C$25) | C$26 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 (C$105) | C$101 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (C$73) | C$87 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.98 (C$9) | C$9 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.69 (C$4.07) | C$5.53 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.71 (C$4.11) | C$5.67 | - 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €485 (C$735) | C$549 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (C$0.23) | C$1.04 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (C$52) | C$35 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.74 (C$9) | C$10 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 297 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Dresden (Germany) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,443
(€2,930)
in Dresden
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,400
in Abbotsford.
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