- 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% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (C$15) | C$14 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.60 (C$5.28) | C$5.67 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (C$1.39) | C$2.40 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.82 (C$2.67) | C$4.13 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.47 (C$5.09) | C$2.54 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$10) | C$9 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.33 (C$3.42) | C$3.55 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.91 (C$2.80) | C$3.02 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.81 (C$1.19) | C$2.26 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (C$7) | C$15 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.11 (C$3.10) | C$2.18 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 (C$1.92) | C$1.87 | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 45% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,523 (C$2,234) | C$1,186 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,050 (C$1,540) | C$982 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €240 (C$352) | C$104 | + 237% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €726 (C$1,065) | C$919 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €518 (C$760) | C$695 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €113 (C$167) | C$64 | + 159% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 (C$38) | C$39 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €394 (C$579) | C$393 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €126 (C$185) | C$111 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (C$9) | C$10 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (C$20) | C$25 | - 20% | |
| 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 | + 101% | |
| 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 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (C$151) | C$87 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 71% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,000 (C$26,407) | C$23,851 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (C$1.95) | 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 | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 1% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$10) | C$7 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (C$14) | C$20 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €65 (C$95) | C$85 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.39 (C$4.98) | C$6 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.40 (C$3.53) | C$2.88 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.21 (C$3.24) | C$3.82 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.31 (C$1.92) | C$3.16 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.32 (C$1.94) | C$2.53 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (C$33) | C$19 | + 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (C$56) | C$45 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (C$32) | C$26 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €121 (C$178) | C$84 | + 113% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (C$59) | C$89 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (C$13) | C$9 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.36 (C$3.46) | C$5.72 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.50 (C$5.13) | C$5.43 | - 5% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €579 (C$850) | C$850 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (C$0.26) | C$1.04 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (C$55) | C$34 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 296 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2017.
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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$4,676
(€3,187)
in Düsseldorf
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,900
in Abbotsford.
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