Cost of living in Hamburg, Germany vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hamburg (Germany) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (C$14) | C$20 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.29 (C$4.72) | C$5.84 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.91 (C$1.31) | C$1.98 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.07 (C$4.41) | C$4.48 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.59 (C$3.71) | C$3.04 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.47 (C$3.54) | C$4.24 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.48 (C$2.13) | C$3.76 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (C$1.53) | C$3.41 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (C$13) | C$19 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.74 (C$2.49) | C$2.48 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.63 (C$2.33) | C$1.93 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Hamburg (Germany) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,681 (C$2,412) | C$2,136 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,347 (C$1,932) | C$1,241 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €239 (C$343) | C$133 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €869 (C$1,247) | C$1,120 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €620 (C$890) | C$806 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €118 (C$170) | C$66 | + 156% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (C$29) | C$54 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €446 (C$640) | C$311 | + 105% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €99 (C$143) | C$97 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.69 (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (C$18) | C$25 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Hamburg (Germany) is 69% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 (C$131) | C$60 | + 117% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (C$64) | C$39 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (C$133) | C$98 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (C$166) | C$117 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Hamburg (Germany) is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,776 (C$28,365) | C$22,935 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (C$2.00) | C$1.42 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €78 (C$112) | C$67 | + 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (C$30) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Hamburg (Germany) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (C$15) | C$22 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (C$72) | C$77 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.44 (C$4.94) | C$6 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.63 (C$3.77) | C$3.85 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.64 (C$3.78) | C$4.28 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.25 (C$1.80) | C$3.11 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.27 (C$1.83) | C$2.46 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (C$31) | C$20 | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Hamburg (Germany) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (C$49) | C$52 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (C$36) | C$26 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €129 (C$185) | C$117 | + 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (C$86) | C$96 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (C$17) | C$9 | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.47 (C$4.98) | C$5.42 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.80 (C$5.45) | C$7 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €461 (C$661) | C$647 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (C$0.16) | C$0.83 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €57 (C$81) | C$35 | + 129% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (C$9) | C$11 | - 15% | |
| 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 386 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
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Cost of living in Hamburg (Germany) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,716 (€4,683) in Hamburg to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,200 in Abbotsford.
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