Cost of living in Edmonton (Canada) is 20% more expensive than in Dortmund (Germany)
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| Food | + 41% | |||
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| Food in Edmonton (Canada) is 41% more expensive than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Edmonton | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$23 (€16) | €12 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$14 (€10) | €7 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (€5.29) | €3.99 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.60 (€1.74) | €1.26 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.01 (€3.36) | €3.08 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.31 (€3.56) | €2.45 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (€7) | €5.20 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$6 (€4.10) | €2.18 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.99 (€2.00) | €1.58 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.16 (€2.12) | €0.98 | + 116% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$20 (€13) | €5.56 | + 135% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.85 (€1.91) | €1.97 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.96 (€1.98) | €1.22 | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Edmonton (Canada) is 53% more expensive than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Edmonton | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,030 (€1,361) | €1,069 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,610 (€1,079) | €706 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$336 (€225) | €153 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,426 (€956) | €522 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$972 (€652) | €425 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$198 (€133) | €109 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$65 (€44) | €21 | + 104% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$408 (€273) | €448 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$175 (€117) | €92 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 (€10) | €4.89 | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$29 (€20) | €12 | + 67% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Edmonton (Canada) is 23% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Edmonton | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$61 (€41) | €77 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$46 (€31) | €37 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$120 (€80) | €86 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$157 (€105) | €112 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Edmonton (Canada) is 11% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Edmonton | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$29,563 (€19,822) | €22,774 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.41 (€0.94) | €1.65 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$103 (€69) | €79 | - 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$46 (€31) | €15 | + 99% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Edmonton (Canada) is 47% more expensive than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Edmonton | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (€8) | €6 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$24 (€16) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$81 (€54) | €45 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (€5.46) | €3.41 | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$7 (€4.48) | €2.01 | + 123% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (€4.11) | €2.40 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.38 (€2.94) | €1.24 | + 137% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.61 (€1.75) | €1.14 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$27 (€18) | €16 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Edmonton (Canada) is 39% more expensive than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Edmonton | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$63 (€42) | €34 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (€21) | €23 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$153 (€103) | €51 | + 103% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$116 (€78) | €49 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$13 (€9) | €7 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.56 (€3.73) | €2.86 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (€5.24) | €2.98 | + 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$658 (€441) | €677 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.35 (€0.23) | €0.10 | + 125% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$67 (€45) | €29 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$19 (€12) | €5.73 | + 117% | |
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TOTAL | + 20% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 100 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 05, 2024.
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