Cost of living in Essen, Germany vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Essen (Germany) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (C$17) | C$20 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.15 (C$6) | C$5.78 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (C$1.46) | C$1.98 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.62 (C$4.02) | C$4.18 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.33 (C$3.58) | C$3.04 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.84 (C$7) | C$10 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 (C$3.57) | C$4.24 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.29 (C$1.98) | C$3.76 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.80 (C$1.23) | C$3.41 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (C$10) | C$19 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.77 (C$2.73) | C$2.48 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 (C$2.01) | C$1.93 | + 4% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Essen (Germany) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €940 (C$1,446) | C$2,136 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €598 (C$920) | C$1,241 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €142 (C$218) | C$133 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €615 (C$946) | C$1,120 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €427 (C$657) | C$806 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €145 (C$223) | C$66 | + 236% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (C$39) | C$54 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €447 (C$688) | C$311 | + 121% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €134 (C$206) | C$97 | + 113% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$13) | C$10 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (C$20) | C$25 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Essen (Germany) is 81% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (C$126) | C$60 | + 110% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €49 (C$75) | C$39 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (C$127) | C$98 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (C$171) | C$117 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Essen (Germany) is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,629 (C$34,808) | C$22,935 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (C$2.21) | C$1.39 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €66 (C$102) | C$67 | + 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (C$34) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Essen (Germany) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (C$14) | C$8 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (C$20) | C$22 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €77 (C$118) | C$77 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.52 (C$3.87) | C$6 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.73 (C$2.67) | C$3.85 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.36 (C$3.63) | C$4.28 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.35 (C$2.08) | C$3.11 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.38 (C$2.12) | C$2.46 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (C$25) | C$20 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Essen (Germany) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (C$47) | C$52 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (C$29) | C$26 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €89 (C$137) | C$117 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (C$86) | C$96 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.15 (C$4.84) | C$5.42 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.49 (C$5.37) | C$7 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €460 (C$707) | C$647 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (C$0.18) | C$0.83 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €27 (C$42) | C$35 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (C$10) | C$11 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 18 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Essen (Germany) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,138 (€4,641) in Essen to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$7,000 in Abbotsford.
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