Cost of living in Düsseldorf, Germany vs Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (C$14) | C$20 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.82 (C$5.46) | C$5.84 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 (C$1.27) | C$1.98 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.40 (C$3.43) | C$4.48 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.88 (C$4.12) | C$3.04 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.73 (C$7) | C$10 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.12 (C$3.04) | C$4.24 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.93 (C$2.77) | C$3.76 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.22 (C$1.75) | C$3.41 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$11) | C$19 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.87 (C$2.67) | C$2.48 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.13 (C$1.61) | C$1.93 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Düsseldorf (Germany) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,240 (C$1,774) | C$2,136 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €904 (C$1,293) | C$1,241 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €179 (C$257) | C$133 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €819 (C$1,171) | C$1,120 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €654 (C$935) | C$806 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €137 (C$196) | C$66 | + 196% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (C$36) | C$54 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €391 (C$560) | C$311 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €130 (C$185) | C$97 | + 92% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (C$9) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (C$20) | C$25 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (C$122) | C$60 | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (C$55) | C$39 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (C$120) | C$98 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (C$152) | C$117 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 55% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,156 (C$31,696) | C$22,935 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (C$2.12) | C$1.42 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €79 (C$113) | C$67 | + 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (C$29) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (C$14) | C$22 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (C$84) | C$77 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.31 (C$4.74) | C$6 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.47 (C$3.53) | C$3.85 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.28 (C$3.27) | C$4.28 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.33 (C$1.91) | C$3.11 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.33 (C$1.90) | C$2.46 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (C$33) | C$20 | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (C$52) | C$52 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (C$30) | C$26 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €123 (C$176) | C$117 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (C$81) | C$96 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$14) | C$9 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.36 (C$4.81) | C$5.42 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.42 (C$4.89) | C$7 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €511 (C$732) | C$647 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (C$0.22) | C$0.83 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (C$55) | C$35 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.64 (C$8) | C$11 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 281 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
Exchange rate:
1.431
CAD
/
EUR
Do you live in Abbotsford? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Cebu City is 47% cheaper than in Ithaca, New York
- Cost of living in Cairo is about the same as in Cairo
- Cost of living in Amsterdam is 18% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is about the same as in Anchorage, Alaska
- Cost of living in Madrid is 96% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 13% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska
- Cost of living in Dubai is 109% more expensive than in Cairo
- Cost of living in Vienna is 39% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 10% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska
- Cost of living in Montevideo is 75% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kelowna (Canada)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Victoria (Canada)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Genoa (Italy)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Boulder, Colorado (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Spokane, Washington (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Frankfurt am Main (Germany)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Rotterdam (Netherlands)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Stuttgart (Germany)
Cost of living in Düsseldorf (Germany) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,417 (€4,485) in Düsseldorf to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,200 in Abbotsford.
Prices recently added
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Vancouver costs C$75 (10 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in San Francisco, California costs $15 (about 1 hour ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Athens costs €60 (about 2 hours ago)
- Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) in Madrid costs €8 (about 2 hours ago)
- Ipad wi-fi 128gb in Rosario costs ARS $50,000 (about 2 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Abbotsford costs C$35 (about 3 hours ago)