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Cost of living in Dresden, Germany compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dresden (Germany) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (C$14) | C$14 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (C$10) | C$8 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.65 (C$5.43) | C$5.67 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.77 (C$1.14) | C$2.31 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.85 (C$4.25) | C$4.13 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.31 (C$3.44) | C$2.54 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.42 (C$8) | C$9 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 (C$3.45) | C$3.55 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.74 (C$2.58) | C$3.02 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.68 (C$1.02) | C$2.26 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.46 (C$8) | C$15 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.60 (C$2.38) | C$2.18 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (C$1.28) | C$1.87 | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Dresden (Germany) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,048 (C$1,559) | C$1,209 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €651 (C$969) | C$1,030 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €146 (C$217) | C$104 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €520 (C$774) | C$919 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €392 (C$583) | C$695 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €94 (C$140) | C$64 | + 117% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (C$34) | C$39 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €522 (C$776) | C$393 | + 98% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (C$166) | C$111 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$17) | C$25 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Dresden (Germany) is 34% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €70 (C$105) | C$58 | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (C$49) | C$41 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (C$113) | C$96 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (C$131) | C$87 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Dresden (Germany) is 57% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,338 (C$33,239) | C$23,851 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.38 (C$2.05) | C$1.19 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €54 (C$81) | C$47 | + 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| 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$7 | + 139% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (C$22) | C$20 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €37 (C$56) | C$80 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.50 (C$5.22) | C$6 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.21 (C$3.28) | C$2.88 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.47 (C$3.68) | C$3.82 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.34 (C$1.99) | C$3.16 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.50 (C$2.23) | C$2.53 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (C$24) | C$19 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Dresden (Germany) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (C$39) | C$45 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (C$24) | C$26 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €65 (C$97) | C$84 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (C$72) | C$89 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.98 (C$9) | C$9 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.69 (C$4.00) | C$5.72 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.61 (C$3.89) | C$5.43 | - 28% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €508 (C$755) | C$850 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (C$0.14) | C$1.04 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (C$48) | C$34 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.65 (C$8) | C$10 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 129 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
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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$3,339
(€2,244)
in Dresden
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,300
in Abbotsford.
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