Cost of living in Essen, Germany vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Essen (Germany) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (C$16) | C$20 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.28 (C$6) | C$5.78 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (C$1.39) | C$1.98 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.62 (C$3.83) | C$4.18 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (C$3.30) | C$3.04 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.84 (C$7) | C$10 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.22 (C$3.25) | C$4.24 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.29 (C$1.89) | C$3.76 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.81 (C$1.19) | C$3.41 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (C$9) | C$19 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.77 (C$2.60) | C$2.48 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 (C$1.92) | C$1.93 | - 1% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Essen (Germany) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €940 (C$1,378) | C$2,136 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €598 (C$877) | C$1,241 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €142 (C$208) | C$133 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €615 (C$901) | C$1,120 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €444 (C$651) | C$806 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €145 (C$212) | C$66 | + 220% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (C$37) | C$54 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €447 (C$656) | C$311 | + 111% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €134 (C$196) | C$97 | + 103% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (C$19) | C$25 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Essen (Germany) is 73% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (C$120) | C$60 | + 99% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €49 (C$71) | C$39 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (C$120) | C$98 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (C$163) | C$117 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Essen (Germany) is 44% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,629 (C$33,173) | C$22,935 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (C$2.15) | C$1.39 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €66 (C$97) | C$67 | + 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (C$33) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Essen (Germany) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (C$13) | C$8 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (C$19) | C$22 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €77 (C$112) | C$77 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.52 (C$3.69) | C$6 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.70 (C$2.49) | C$3.85 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.36 (C$3.46) | C$4.28 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.35 (C$1.99) | C$3.11 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.38 (C$2.02) | C$2.46 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (C$24) | C$20 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Essen (Germany) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (C$44) | C$52 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (C$27) | C$26 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €89 (C$130) | C$117 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (C$82) | C$96 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$11) | C$9 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.15 (C$4.61) | C$5.42 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.49 (C$5.12) | C$7 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €460 (C$674) | C$647 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (C$0.17) | C$0.83 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €27 (C$40) | C$35 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (C$9) | C$11 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 249 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2020.
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Cost of living in Essen (Germany) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,300 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$6,068 (€4,139) in Essen.
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