Cost of living in Dresden, Germany vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dresden (Germany) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (C$17) | C$20 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 (C$5.33) | C$5.78 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.74 (C$1.13) | C$1.98 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.27 (C$3.45) | C$4.18 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.58 (C$3.93) | C$3.04 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.27 (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.40 (C$3.66) | C$4.24 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.72 (C$2.62) | C$3.76 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.65 (C$0.98) | C$3.41 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.35 (C$8) | C$19 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.60 (C$2.43) | C$2.48 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.94 (C$1.43) | C$1.93 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Dresden (Germany) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,172 (C$1,786) | C$2,136 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €700 (C$1,066) | C$1,241 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €178 (C$271) | C$133 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €587 (C$894) | C$1,120 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €415 (C$632) | C$806 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €99 (C$152) | C$66 | + 128% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (C$36) | C$54 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €522 (C$795) | C$311 | + 155% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (C$160) | C$97 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 (C$7) | C$10 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$17) | C$25 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Dresden (Germany) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (C$108) | C$60 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (C$46) | C$39 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (C$125) | C$98 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (C$140) | C$117 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Dresden (Germany) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,338 (C$34,040) | C$22,935 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 (C$1.99) | C$1.39 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €60 (C$91) | C$67 | + 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Dresden (Germany) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (C$18) | C$8 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (C$19) | C$22 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (C$70) | C$77 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.50 (C$5.34) | C$6 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.20 (C$3.35) | C$3.85 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.17 (C$3.30) | C$4.28 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.23 (C$1.88) | C$3.11 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (C$2.18) | C$2.46 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (C$24) | C$20 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Dresden (Germany) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (C$41) | C$52 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (C$25) | C$26 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 (C$113) | C$117 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (C$76) | C$96 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (C$9) | C$9 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.67 (C$4.07) | C$5.42 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.81 (C$4.29) | C$7 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €460 (C$701) | C$647 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (C$0.14) | C$0.83 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (C$52) | C$35 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.74 (C$9) | C$11 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 27 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2020.
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Cost of living in Dresden (Germany) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,500 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$6,174 (€4,051) in Dresden.
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