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- Hamburg
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hamburg, Germany compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hamburg (Germany) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (C$16) | C$15 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.04 (C$6) | C$5.69 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.76 (C$1.19) | C$2.17 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.91 (C$2.98) | C$4.84 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.70 (C$4.22) | C$2.90 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.20 (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.29 (C$3.58) | C$4.00 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.36 (C$2.12) | C$3.31 | - 36% | |
| 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 | €5.00 (C$8) | C$16 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.69 (C$2.64) | C$2.51 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.70 (C$2.65) | C$2.07 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Hamburg (Germany) is 37% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,481 (C$2,313) | C$1,576 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,046 (C$1,634) | C$1,122 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €272 (C$424) | C$109 | + 287% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €750 (C$1,172) | C$1,019 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €513 (C$801) | C$774 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €136 (C$212) | C$66 | + 219% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (C$38) | C$40 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €432 (C$674) | C$377 | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €104 (C$163) | C$98 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (C$20) | C$23 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Hamburg (Germany) is 69% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (C$125) | C$59 | + 110% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (C$62) | C$40 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (C$145) | C$93 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (C$190) | C$92 | + 106% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Hamburg (Germany) is 57% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,000 (C$31,232) | C$22,749 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.28 (C$2.00) | C$1.26 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €75 (C$117) | C$65 | + 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (C$31) | C$31 | + 0% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Hamburg (Germany) is 3% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (C$13) | C$8 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (C$13) | C$20 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (C$96) | C$96 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.45 (C$5.38) | C$6 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.13 (C$3.33) | C$3.72 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.86 (C$4.47) | C$2.83 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (C$2.12) | C$3.09 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.51 (C$2.36) | C$2.46 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (C$34) | C$19 | + 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Hamburg (Germany) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (C$57) | C$46 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (C$34) | C$26 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €106 (C$166) | C$101 | + 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (C$78) | C$87 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$15) | C$9 | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.75 (C$4.29) | C$5.53 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.50 (C$5.47) | C$5.67 | - 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €486 (C$758) | C$549 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (C$0.14) | C$1.04 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (C$62) | C$35 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 (C$9) | C$10 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 791 prices entered by 84 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Hamburg (Germany) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,337
(€3,418)
in Hamburg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,400
in Abbotsford.
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