- Cost of Living
- Germany
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- Frankfurt am Main
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Frankfurt am Main, Germany compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (C$12) | C$14 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$8 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.84 (C$5.68) | C$6 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.01 (C$1.50) | C$2.38 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.79 (C$2.65) | C$4.26 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.47 (C$3.66) | C$2.62 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.84 (C$7) | C$9 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.28 (C$3.37) | C$3.73 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.52 (C$3.73) | C$2.90 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.91 (C$1.35) | C$2.89 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (C$9) | C$16 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.60 (C$2.37) | C$2.31 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.38 (C$2.04) | C$1.76 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,257 (C$1,861) | C$1,186 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,014 (C$1,501) | C$982 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €213 (C$315) | C$117 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €679 (C$1,004) | C$919 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €475 (C$703) | C$695 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €107 (C$158) | C$64 | + 145% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (C$36) | C$39 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €418 (C$619) | C$392 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €79 (C$116) | C$111 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.48 (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (C$19) | C$26 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 47% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (C$124) | C$61 | + 105% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (C$54) | C$41 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €69 (C$102) | C$95 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €101 (C$149) | C$87 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 98% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,500 (C$27,380) | C$22,684 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (C$2.18) | C$1.19 | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €83 (C$123) | C$47 | + 159% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (C$27) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 3% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (C$13) | C$8 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (C$10) | C$20 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (C$91) | C$85 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.36 (C$4.98) | C$7 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.53 (C$3.75) | C$3.90 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.62 (C$3.88) | C$3.90 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.39 (C$2.06) | C$3.21 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.62 (C$2.40) | C$2.46 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (C$32) | C$19 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (C$50) | C$44 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (C$27) | C$26 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 (C$152) | C$84 | + 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (C$74) | C$90 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$15) | C$9 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.57 (C$3.80) | C$5.98 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.50 (C$5.18) | C$5.61 | - 8% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €159 (C$235) | C$141 | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (C$0.13) | C$2.00 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (C$63) | C$34 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.05 (C$7) | C$10 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 575 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,782
(€2,556)
in Frankfurt am Main
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,500
in Abbotsford.
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