- Cost of Living
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- Essen
- Abbotsford
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Cost of living in Essen, Germany compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Essen (Germany) is 10% 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$10) | C$9 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.79 (C$5.95) | C$5.69 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.86 (C$1.34) | C$2.17 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.02 (C$3.17) | C$4.84 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.27 (C$3.56) | C$2.90 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.13 (C$6) | C$10 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (C$3.24) | C$4.00 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.38 (C$2.17) | C$3.31 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.73 (C$1.14) | C$3.07 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (C$10) | C$16 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.77 (C$2.78) | C$2.51 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.44 (C$2.27) | C$2.07 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Essen (Germany) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €935 (C$1,467) | C$1,576 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €688 (C$1,080) | C$1,122 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 (C$239) | C$109 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €673 (C$1,056) | C$1,019 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €485 (C$761) | C$774 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €156 (C$245) | C$66 | + 268% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (C$39) | C$40 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €514 (C$806) | C$377 | + 114% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (C$191) | C$98 | + 93% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (C$21) | C$23 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 101% | |||
| Clothes in Essen (Germany) is 101% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €87 (C$137) | C$59 | + 130% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €54 (C$84) | C$40 | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (C$135) | C$93 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 (C$171) | C$92 | + 85% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Essen (Germany) is 52% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,072 (C$36,197) | C$22,749 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (C$2.36) | C$1.27 | + 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €63 (C$98) | C$65 | + 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (C$35) | C$31 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Essen (Germany) is 3% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (C$14) | C$8 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (C$22) | C$20 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (C$86) | C$96 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.75 (C$4.32) | C$6 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.60 (C$2.51) | C$3.72 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.45 (C$3.85) | C$2.83 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (C$2.15) | C$3.09 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.47 (C$2.31) | C$2.46 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (C$25) | C$19 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Essen (Germany) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (C$48) | C$46 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (C$28) | C$26 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (C$132) | C$101 | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (C$90) | C$87 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$12) | C$9 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.05 (C$4.78) | C$5.53 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.37 (C$5.29) | C$5.67 | - 7% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €550 (C$862) | C$549 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (C$0.20) | C$1.04 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (C$50) | C$35 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.82 (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 287 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Essen (Germany) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,254
(€3,349)
in Essen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,700
in Abbotsford.
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