Cost of living in Dresden (Germany) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 30% | |||
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| Food in Dresden (Germany) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Dresden | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (C$15) | C$20 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 (C$4.72) | C$5.78 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.80 (C$1.08) | C$1.98 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.27 (C$3.06) | C$4.18 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.67 (C$3.60) | C$3.17 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.27 (C$7) | C$10 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.51 (C$3.39) | C$4.24 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.74 (C$2.34) | C$3.76 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.63 (C$0.85) | C$3.41 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.35 (C$7) | C$19 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.60 (C$2.15) | C$2.48 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.94 (C$1.26) | C$1.93 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Dresden (Germany) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Dresden | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,184 (C$1,598) | C$2,136 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €730 (C$985) | C$1,241 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €178 (C$240) | C$124 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €587 (C$792) | C$1,120 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €415 (C$560) | C$805 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €99 (C$134) | C$66 | + 102% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (C$33) | C$54 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €525 (C$709) | C$311 | + 128% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (C$142) | C$97 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.38 (C$7) | C$10 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (C$16) | C$25 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Dresden (Germany) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Dresden | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (C$96) | C$60 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (C$41) | C$39 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (C$111) | C$98 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (C$124) | C$117 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Dresden (Germany) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Dresden | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,531 (C$30,409) | C$22,942 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 (C$1.76) | C$1.40 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €60 (C$81) | C$67 | + 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (C$20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Dresden (Germany) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Dresden | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (C$16) | C$22 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (C$62) | C$77 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.50 (C$4.73) | C$6 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.20 (C$2.96) | C$3.85 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.16 (C$2.92) | C$4.33 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.23 (C$1.66) | C$3.16 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (C$1.93) | C$2.46 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (C$22) | C$20 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Dresden (Germany) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Dresden | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (C$37) | C$51 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (C$22) | C$27 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 (C$94) | C$135 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (C$69) | C$96 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.67 (C$3.61) | C$5.42 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.93 (C$3.96) | C$7 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €460 (C$621) | C$647 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (C$0.12) | C$0.83 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (C$46) | C$37 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.74 (C$8) | C$11 | - 29% | |
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TOTAL | - 16% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
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