Cost of living in Graz, Austria vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Graz (Austria) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (C$16) | C$20 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.26 (C$8) | C$5.78 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (C$1.80) | C$1.98 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.54 (C$5.19) | C$4.18 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.62 (C$3.84) | C$3.04 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (C$9) | C$10 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (C$3.04) | C$4.24 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.89 (C$2.77) | C$3.76 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.04 (C$1.52) | C$3.41 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$11) | C$19 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.74 (C$2.55) | C$2.48 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (C$1.81) | C$1.93 | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Graz (Austria) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,048 (C$1,536) | C$2,136 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €885 (C$1,297) | C$1,241 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €168 (C$246) | C$133 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €544 (C$797) | C$1,120 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €426 (C$624) | C$806 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €96 (C$141) | C$66 | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (C$29) | C$54 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €491 (C$720) | C$311 | + 131% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (C$153) | C$97 | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$16) | C$25 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Graz (Austria) is 61% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (C$123) | C$60 | + 103% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €44 (C$65) | C$39 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (C$114) | C$98 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (C$133) | C$117 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Graz (Austria) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,374 (C$32,799) | C$22,935 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.13 (C$1.66) | C$1.39 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (C$73) | C$67 | + 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 (C$23) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Graz (Austria) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.61 (C$8) | C$8 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (C$10) | C$22 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €66 (C$96) | C$77 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.85 (C$7) | C$6 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.41 (C$5.00) | C$3.85 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.98 (C$4.36) | C$4.28 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.46 (C$2.15) | C$3.11 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.47 (C$3.63) | C$2.46 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (C$29) | C$20 | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Graz (Austria) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (C$48) | C$52 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (C$27) | C$26 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €131 (C$192) | C$117 | + 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (C$74) | C$96 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$10) | C$9 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.07 (C$4.51) | C$5.42 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.40 (C$4.98) | C$7 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €455 (C$668) | C$647 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (C$0.13) | C$0.83 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (C$44) | C$35 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.77 (C$7) | C$11 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 222 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Graz (Austria) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,400 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$5,877 (€4,009) in Graz.
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