- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Canada
- Essen
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
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$14) | C$14 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (C$9) | C$8 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.66 (C$5.44) | C$6 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.77 (C$1.14) | C$2.38 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.70 (C$2.53) | C$4.26 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.04 (C$3.03) | C$2.62 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.82 (C$5.68) | C$9 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.01 (C$2.99) | C$3.73 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.54 (C$2.28) | C$2.90 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.70 (C$1.04) | C$2.89 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$10) | C$16 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.74 (C$2.58) | C$2.31 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.47 (C$2.19) | C$1.76 | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Essen (Germany) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,006 (C$1,496) | C$1,186 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €658 (C$978) | C$982 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €154 (C$229) | C$117 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €637 (C$947) | C$919 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €455 (C$676) | C$695 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €135 (C$201) | C$64 | + 213% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €29 (C$43) | C$39 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €521 (C$775) | C$392 | + 98% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (C$157) | C$111 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (C$19) | C$26 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 97% | |||
| Clothes in Essen (Germany) is 97% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €90 (C$134) | C$61 | + 121% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €59 (C$87) | C$41 | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (C$123) | C$95 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €95 (C$141) | C$87 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Essen (Germany) is 75% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,893 (C$35,513) | C$22,684 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (C$2.18) | C$1.19 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €62 (C$92) | C$47 | + 94% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €25 (C$38) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Essen (Germany) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (C$12) | C$8 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (C$22) | C$20 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (C$59) | C$85 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.75 (C$4.09) | C$7 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.63 (C$2.43) | C$3.90 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.38 (C$3.54) | C$3.90 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.45 (C$2.15) | C$3.21 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.29 (C$1.92) | C$2.46 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (C$19) | C$19 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Essen (Germany) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (C$41) | C$44 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (C$28) | C$26 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €89 (C$132) | C$84 | + 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (C$83) | C$90 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (C$5.95) | C$5.98 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.02 (C$4.48) | C$5.61 | - 20% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €130 (C$193) | C$141 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (C$0.17) | C$2.00 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (C$47) | C$34 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.87 (C$9) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 76 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2017.
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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$3,227
(€2,171)
in Essen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,200
in Abbotsford.
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