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Cost of living in Graz, Austria compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Graz (Austria) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (C$12) | C$15 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.75 (C$7) | C$5.69 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.17 (C$1.82) | C$2.17 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.56 (C$4.00) | C$4.84 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.43 (C$3.80) | C$2.90 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (C$3.12) | C$4.00 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.24 (C$3.50) | C$3.31 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.95 (C$1.48) | C$3.07 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.75 (C$7) | C$16 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.76 (C$2.75) | C$2.51 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.69 (C$1.08) | C$2.07 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Graz (Austria) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €870 (C$1,359) | C$1,576 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €717 (C$1,119) | C$1,122 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €170 (C$266) | C$109 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €443 (C$691) | C$1,019 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €388 (C$605) | C$774 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €85 (C$133) | C$66 | + 100% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €19 (C$30) | C$40 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €524 (C$819) | C$377 | + 117% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (C$165) | C$98 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (C$14) | C$9 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$17) | C$23 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Graz (Austria) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €73 (C$115) | C$59 | + 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (C$57) | C$40 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €55 (C$86) | C$93 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €70 (C$109) | C$92 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Graz (Austria) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,950 (C$35,848) | C$22,749 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.21 (C$1.89) | C$1.26 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (C$68) | C$65 | + 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 (C$24) | C$31 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Graz (Austria) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.89 (C$9) | C$8 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (C$10) | C$20 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €66 (C$102) | C$96 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.14 (C$8) | C$6 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.10 (C$4.85) | C$3.72 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.11 (C$4.85) | C$2.83 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.66 (C$2.59) | C$3.09 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.39 (C$3.73) | C$2.46 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (C$31) | C$19 | + 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Graz (Austria) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (C$43) | C$46 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (C$29) | C$26 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €121 (C$189) | C$101 | + 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (C$62) | C$87 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.76 (C$4.31) | C$5.53 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.20 (C$5.00) | C$5.67 | - 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €493 (C$770) | C$549 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (C$0.12) | C$1.04 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €20 (C$31) | C$35 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.70 (C$7) | C$10 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 386 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Graz (Austria) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,800
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$4,578
(€2,931)
in Graz.
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