- Cost of Living
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- Hamburg
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hamburg, Germany compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hamburg (Germany) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (C$15) | C$15 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.04 (C$6) | C$5.69 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.76 (C$1.17) | C$2.05 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.91 (C$2.94) | C$4.81 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.70 (C$4.15) | C$2.90 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.20 (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.29 (C$3.52) | C$4.00 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.36 (C$2.09) | C$3.34 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.95 (C$1.46) | C$3.36 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (C$8) | C$16 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.69 (C$2.60) | C$2.41 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.70 (C$2.62) | C$2.01 | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Hamburg (Germany) is 34% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,481 (C$2,279) | C$1,651 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,046 (C$1,609) | C$1,142 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €272 (C$418) | C$102 | + 308% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €750 (C$1,154) | C$1,038 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €513 (C$789) | C$779 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €136 (C$209) | C$66 | + 214% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (C$38) | C$39 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €451 (C$693) | C$351 | + 97% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €104 (C$161) | C$86 | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$10) | C$9 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (C$19) | C$22 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Hamburg (Germany) is 67% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (C$123) | C$59 | + 107% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (C$61) | C$40 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (C$143) | C$93 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (C$187) | C$92 | + 103% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Hamburg (Germany) is 54% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,000 (C$30,765) | C$22,749 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.28 (C$1.97) | C$1.27 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €75 (C$116) | C$67 | + 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (C$31) | C$31 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Hamburg (Germany) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (C$13) | C$8 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (C$13) | C$20 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (C$95) | C$82 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.50 (C$5.38) | C$6 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.21 (C$3.40) | C$3.72 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.49 (C$3.83) | C$2.83 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (C$2.09) | C$3.09 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.50 (C$2.31) | C$2.46 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (C$32) | C$19 | + 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Hamburg (Germany) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (C$58) | C$46 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (C$34) | C$26 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €106 (C$163) | C$101 | + 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (C$77) | C$85 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$15) | C$8 | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.75 (C$4.23) | C$5.34 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.50 (C$5.38) | C$5.67 | - 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €480 (C$738) | C$549 | + 34% | |
| 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$61) | C$35 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 (C$9) | C$11 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 800 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hamburg (Germany) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,600
(€3,640)
in Hamburg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,800
in Abbotsford.
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