- Cost of Living
- Germany
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- Düsseldorf
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Düsseldorf, Germany compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 0% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (C$16) | C$15 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.02 (C$6) | C$5.69 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.91 (C$1.42) | C$2.17 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.82 (C$2.85) | C$4.84 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.47 (C$5.44) | C$2.90 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.36 (C$3.71) | C$4.00 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.90 (C$2.98) | C$3.31 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.81 (C$1.27) | C$3.07 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (C$8) | C$16 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.11 (C$3.31) | C$2.51 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.44 (C$2.25) | C$2.07 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,523 (C$2,388) | C$1,576 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,050 (C$1,647) | C$1,122 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €199 (C$312) | C$109 | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €726 (C$1,139) | C$1,019 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €518 (C$812) | C$774 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €115 (C$180) | C$66 | + 171% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 (C$40) | C$40 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €394 (C$617) | C$377 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €136 (C$214) | C$98 | + 117% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (C$10) | C$9 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (C$20) | C$23 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 66% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 (C$130) | C$59 | + 118% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (C$62) | C$40 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (C$136) | C$93 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (C$162) | C$92 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,000 (C$28,227) | C$22,749 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (C$2.07) | C$1.26 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €71 (C$111) | C$65 | + 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (C$32) | C$31 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 2% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (C$15) | C$20 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (C$98) | C$96 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.39 (C$5.32) | C$6 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.40 (C$3.77) | C$3.72 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.21 (C$3.46) | C$2.83 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.30 (C$2.04) | C$3.09 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.29 (C$2.03) | C$2.46 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (C$35) | C$19 | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (C$59) | C$46 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (C$35) | C$26 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €121 (C$190) | C$101 | + 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (C$63) | C$87 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$15) | C$9 | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.36 (C$3.70) | C$5.53 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.50 (C$5.49) | C$5.67 | - 3% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €519 (C$814) | C$549 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (C$0.28) | C$1.04 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (C$59) | C$35 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 364 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,010
(€3,833)
in Düsseldorf
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,000
in Abbotsford.
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