- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Canada
- Düsseldorf
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Düsseldorf, Germany compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (C$15) | C$15 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.13 (C$6) | C$5.69 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.94 (C$1.44) | C$2.05 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.82 (C$2.79) | C$4.81 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.92 (C$4.47) | C$2.90 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (C$9) | C$10 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.28 (C$3.49) | C$4.00 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.90 (C$2.91) | C$3.34 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.81 (C$1.24) | C$3.36 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (C$8) | C$16 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.08 (C$3.19) | C$2.41 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (C$1.88) | C$2.01 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,523 (C$2,331) | C$1,651 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,050 (C$1,608) | C$1,142 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €199 (C$304) | C$102 | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €726 (C$1,112) | C$1,038 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €518 (C$793) | C$779 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €115 (C$176) | C$66 | + 165% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 (C$39) | C$39 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €394 (C$604) | C$351 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (C$194) | C$86 | + 125% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (C$9) | C$9 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (C$20) | C$22 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 62% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 (C$127) | C$59 | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (C$60) | C$40 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (C$133) | C$93 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (C$158) | C$92 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,000 (C$27,559) | C$22,749 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (C$2.02) | C$1.27 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €71 (C$109) | C$67 | + 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (C$31) | C$31 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (C$15) | C$20 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (C$96) | C$82 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.39 (C$5.19) | C$6 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.40 (C$3.68) | C$3.72 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.33 (C$3.57) | C$2.83 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.30 (C$1.99) | C$3.09 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.33 (C$2.03) | C$2.46 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (C$34) | C$19 | + 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (C$55) | C$46 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (C$34) | C$26 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €121 (C$185) | C$101 | + 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (C$61) | C$85 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$15) | C$8 | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.36 (C$3.61) | C$5.34 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.50 (C$5.36) | C$5.67 | - 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €519 (C$795) | C$549 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (C$0.28) | C$1.04 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (C$57) | C$35 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 (C$8) | C$11 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 430 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
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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$5,580
(€3,645)
in Düsseldorf
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,900
in Abbotsford.
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