- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Canada
- Hamburg
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hamburg, Germany compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hamburg (Germany) is 1% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (C$15) | C$14 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.04 (C$5.96) | C$5.67 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.76 (C$1.12) | C$2.40 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.91 (C$2.82) | C$4.13 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.70 (C$3.99) | C$2.54 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.20 (C$8) | C$9 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.29 (C$3.38) | C$3.55 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.36 (C$2.01) | C$3.02 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.95 (C$1.40) | C$2.26 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (C$7) | C$15 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.72 (C$2.54) | C$2.18 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.70 (C$2.51) | C$1.87 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Hamburg (Germany) is 47% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,481 (C$2,190) | C$1,186 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,046 (C$1,546) | C$982 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €272 (C$401) | C$104 | + 285% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €750 (C$1,109) | C$919 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €513 (C$759) | C$695 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €136 (C$201) | C$64 | + 212% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (C$36) | C$39 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €441 (C$652) | C$393 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (C$164) | C$111 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.91 (C$9) | C$10 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (C$20) | C$25 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Hamburg (Germany) is 61% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (C$118) | C$61 | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (C$58) | C$41 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (C$137) | C$95 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (C$180) | C$87 | + 108% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Hamburg (Germany) is 82% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,000 (C$29,561) | C$23,851 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.28 (C$1.89) | C$1.19 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €75 (C$111) | C$47 | + 134% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (C$29) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Hamburg (Germany) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (C$12) | C$7 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (C$12) | C$20 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (C$79) | C$85 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.42 (C$5.05) | C$6 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.17 (C$3.21) | C$2.88 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.83 (C$4.18) | C$3.82 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.25 (C$1.85) | C$3.16 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.70 (C$2.51) | C$2.53 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (C$32) | C$19 | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Hamburg (Germany) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (C$54) | C$45 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (C$33) | C$26 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €119 (C$175) | C$84 | + 110% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (C$74) | C$89 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (C$13) | C$9 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.75 (C$4.06) | C$5.72 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.50 (C$5.17) | C$5.43 | - 5% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €161 (C$239) | C$141 | + 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (C$0.13) | C$1.04 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (C$59) | C$34 | + 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 561 prices entered by 93 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Hamburg (Germany) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,290
(€2,902)
in Hamburg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,500
in Abbotsford.
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