- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Canada
- Düsseldorf
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Düsseldorf, Germany compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 1% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (C$15) | C$14 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.57 (C$5.23) | C$6 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (C$1.34) | C$2.38 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.82 (C$2.66) | C$4.08 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.47 (C$5.07) | C$2.62 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.42 (C$3.55) | C$3.73 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.90 (C$2.78) | C$2.90 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.81 (C$1.19) | C$2.89 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (C$7) | C$16 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.10 (C$3.07) | C$2.31 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.36 (C$2.00) | C$1.76 | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 43% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,523 (C$2,228) | C$1,186 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,050 (C$1,536) | C$982 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €240 (C$351) | C$117 | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €726 (C$1,063) | C$919 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €518 (C$758) | C$695 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €113 (C$166) | C$64 | + 158% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 (C$38) | C$39 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €394 (C$577) | C$392 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €126 (C$184) | C$111 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (C$9) | C$10 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (C$21) | C$26 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 56% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 (C$121) | C$61 | + 100% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (C$58) | C$41 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (C$127) | C$95 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (C$151) | C$87 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 73% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,000 (C$26,336) | C$22,684 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (C$1.93) | C$1.19 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €71 (C$104) | C$47 | + 119% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (C$30) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 2% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (C$14) | C$20 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €65 (C$94) | C$85 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.39 (C$4.96) | C$7 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.40 (C$3.52) | C$3.90 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.21 (C$3.23) | C$3.90 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.31 (C$1.91) | C$3.21 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.32 (C$1.94) | C$2.46 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (C$33) | C$19 | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (C$56) | C$43 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (C$32) | C$27 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €121 (C$177) | C$84 | + 112% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (C$59) | C$93 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (C$13) | C$9 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.36 (C$3.45) | C$5.44 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.50 (C$5.12) | C$5.57 | - 8% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €181 (C$265) | C$141 | + 88% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (C$0.26) | C$2.00 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (C$55) | C$34 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 271 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,679
(€2,515)
in Düsseldorf
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,400
in Abbotsford.
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