Cost of living in Dresden, Germany vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dresden (Germany) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (C$14) | C$19 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 (C$5.02) | C$5.84 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.76 (C$1.09) | C$1.85 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.99 (C$4.29) | C$4.50 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.59 (C$3.71) | C$3.04 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.27 (C$8) | C$10 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.40 (C$3.44) | C$4.24 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.72 (C$2.47) | C$3.76 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.65 (C$0.93) | C$3.41 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.35 (C$8) | C$18 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.60 (C$2.29) | C$2.48 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.94 (C$1.34) | C$1.93 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Dresden (Germany) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,106 (C$1,586) | C$2,136 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €636 (C$912) | C$1,241 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €163 (C$234) | C$133 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €573 (C$821) | C$1,120 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €409 (C$587) | C$806 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €94 (C$135) | C$66 | + 103% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (C$32) | C$50 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €522 (C$748) | C$322 | + 132% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (C$160) | C$96 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 (C$7) | C$10 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$16) | C$25 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Dresden (Germany) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (C$102) | C$61 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (C$42) | C$38 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (C$109) | C$96 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (C$126) | C$112 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Dresden (Germany) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,338 (C$32,037) | C$22,935 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (C$1.92) | C$1.39 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €58 (C$84) | C$67 | + 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Dresden (Germany) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (C$17) | C$8 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (C$18) | C$22 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (C$66) | C$77 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.50 (C$5.03) | C$6 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.20 (C$3.15) | C$3.78 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.17 (C$3.11) | C$4.28 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.23 (C$1.77) | C$3.11 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (C$2.05) | C$2.46 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (C$23) | C$20 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Dresden (Germany) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (C$38) | C$50 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (C$23) | C$27 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 (C$106) | C$117 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (C$72) | C$94 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (C$9) | C$9 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.67 (C$3.83) | C$5.25 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.72 (C$3.91) | C$6 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €463 (C$664) | C$647 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (C$0.13) | C$0.83 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (C$49) | C$36 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.74 (C$8) | C$11 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 141 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 12, 2020.
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