Cost of living in Düsseldorf, Germany vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 11% | |||
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Food in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 11% 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) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.82 (C$5.87) | C$5.78 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.84 (C$1.30) | C$1.98 | - 35% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.16 (C$3.33) | C$4.18 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.88 (C$4.43) | C$3.04 | + 46% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.73 (C$7) | C$10 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.12 (C$3.27) | C$4.24 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.92 (C$2.95) | C$3.76 | - 22% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (C$1.65) | C$3.41 | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$13) | C$19 | - 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.87 (C$2.87) | C$2.48 | + 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.13 (C$1.74) | C$1.93 | - 10% | |
Housing | + 14% | |||
Housing in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,435 (C$2,207) | C$2,136 | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,071 (C$1,647) | C$1,241 | + 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €177 (C$273) | C$133 | + 104% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €773 (C$1,189) | C$1,120 | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €644 (C$991) | C$806 | + 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €137 (C$211) | C$66 | + 219% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (C$43) | C$54 | - 20% | |
40” flat screen tv | €392 (C$603) | C$311 | + 94% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €130 (C$200) | C$97 | + 107% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (C$23) | C$25 | - 9% | |
Clothes | + 62% | |||
Clothes in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 62% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (C$129) | C$60 | + 115% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (C$60) | C$39 | + 52% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (C$129) | C$98 | + 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (C$169) | C$117 | + 44% | |
Transportation | + 60% | |||
Transportation in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 60% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,117 (C$34,021) | C$22,935 | + 48% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (C$2.07) | C$1.39 | + 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €76 (C$116) | C$67 | + 74% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (C$31) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 3% | |||
Personal Care in Düsseldorf (Germany) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 25% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (C$15) | C$22 | - 33% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (C$90) | C$77 | + 18% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.31 (C$5.10) | C$6 | - 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.47 (C$3.80) | C$3.85 | - 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.25 (C$3.47) | C$4.28 | - 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.33 (C$2.05) | C$3.11 | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.49 (C$2.30) | C$2.46 | - 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (C$33) | C$20 | + 66% | |
Entertainment | - 14% | |||
Entertainment in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (C$58) | C$52 | + 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €21 (C$32) | C$26 | + 23% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €123 (C$189) | C$117 | + 61% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (C$87) | C$96 | - 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$16) | C$9 | + 69% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.39 (C$5.22) | C$5.42 | - 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.30 (C$5.07) | C$7 | - 23% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €511 (C$787) | C$647 | + 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (C$0.24) | C$0.83 | - 71% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (C$56) | C$35 | + 57% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.73 (C$9) | C$11 | - 20% | |
TOTAL | + 14% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,494 (€4,872) in Düsseldorf to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,600 in Abbotsford.
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