Cost of living in Frankfurt am Main, Germany vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (C$20) | C$20 | - 3% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (C$12) | C$10 | + 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.85 (C$5.92) | C$5.78 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (C$1.91) | C$1.98 | - 4% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.34 (C$5.13) | C$4.18 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.88 (C$4.42) | C$3.04 | + 46% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (C$13) | C$10 | + 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.53 (C$3.89) | C$4.24 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.02 (C$3.10) | C$3.76 | - 18% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 (C$1.75) | C$3.41 | - 49% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.95 (C$9) | C$19 | - 52% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.85 (C$2.85) | C$2.48 | + 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.49 (C$2.29) | C$1.93 | + 18% | |
Housing | + 35% | |||
Housing in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,853 (C$2,851) | C$2,136 | + 33% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,346 (C$2,070) | C$1,241 | + 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €210 (C$323) | C$133 | + 142% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,146 (C$1,762) | C$1,120 | + 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €791 (C$1,217) | C$806 | + 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (C$171) | C$66 | + 157% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (C$36) | C$54 | - 33% | |
40” flat screen tv | €428 (C$658) | C$311 | + 111% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €107 (C$164) | C$97 | + 70% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (C$9) | C$10 | - 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (C$25) | C$25 | - 2% | |
Clothes | + 60% | |||
Clothes in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 60% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (C$126) | C$60 | + 109% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (C$54) | C$39 | + 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (C$138) | C$98 | + 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €139 (C$214) | C$117 | + 82% | |
Transportation | + 83% | |||
Transportation in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 83% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,047 (C$33,913) | C$22,935 | + 48% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.46 (C$2.25) | C$1.39 | + 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €92 (C$141) | C$67 | + 111% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (C$29) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 6% | |||
Personal Care in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$11) | C$8 | + 33% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (C$13) | C$22 | - 41% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (C$78) | C$77 | + 1% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.22 (C$4.96) | C$6 | - 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.43 (C$3.73) | C$3.85 | - 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.97 (C$4.57) | C$4.28 | + 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.12 (C$1.73) | C$3.11 | - 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.63 (C$2.51) | C$2.46 | + 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (C$39) | C$20 | + 98% | |
Entertainment | - 4% | |||
Entertainment in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (C$58) | C$52 | + 11% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 (C$34) | C$26 | + 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €104 (C$161) | C$117 | + 37% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €68 (C$105) | C$96 | + 10% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (C$18) | C$9 | + 92% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.73 (C$5.73) | C$5.42 | + 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.22 (C$6) | C$7 | - 2% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €506 (C$779) | C$647 | + 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (C$0.16) | C$0.83 | - 81% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €69 (C$106) | C$35 | + 199% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (C$10) | C$11 | - 7% | |
TOTAL | + 29% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,587 (€4,932) in Frankfurt am Main to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$5,900 in Abbotsford.
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