- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Canada
- Hanover
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hanover, Germany compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hanover (Germany) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (C$13) | C$14 | - 4% | |
| 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 | €3.74 (C$5.51) | C$5.67 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.60 (C$0.88) | C$2.40 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.69 (C$3.96) | C$4.13 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.32 (C$3.42) | C$2.54 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.60 (C$5.31) | C$9 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.83 (C$2.70) | C$3.55 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.44 (C$2.12) | C$3.02 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (C$1.33) | C$2.26 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (C$7) | C$15 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.90 (C$2.80) | C$2.18 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.18 (C$1.74) | C$1.87 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Hanover (Germany) is 3% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €959 (C$1,414) | C$1,186 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €708 (C$1,043) | C$982 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €157 (C$231) | C$104 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €565 (C$834) | C$919 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €378 (C$557) | C$695 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €78 (C$115) | C$64 | + 80% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €22 (C$32) | C$39 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €457 (C$674) | C$393 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €140 (C$207) | C$111 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.43 (C$8) | C$10 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$15) | C$25 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Hanover (Germany) is 43% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €69 (C$101) | C$61 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (C$55) | C$41 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 (C$103) | C$95 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €104 (C$154) | C$87 | + 78% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Hanover (Germany) is 62% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,000 (C$26,538) | C$23,851 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.26 (C$1.86) | C$1.19 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €65 (C$96) | C$47 | + 102% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (C$28) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Hanover (Germany) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (C$14) | C$7 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (C$13) | C$20 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €93 (C$136) | C$85 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.36 (C$4.96) | C$6 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.75 (C$4.06) | C$2.88 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.54 (C$5.22) | C$3.82 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.33 (C$1.96) | C$3.16 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.41 (C$2.08) | C$2.53 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (C$23) | C$19 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Hanover (Germany) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (C$47) | C$45 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (C$27) | C$26 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 (C$86) | C$84 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (C$59) | C$89 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$11) | C$9 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.75 (C$4.05) | C$5.72 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.50 (C$5.16) | C$5.43 | - 5% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €515 (C$759) | C$850 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (C$0.16) | C$1.04 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (C$45) | C$34 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 208 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Hanover (Germany) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,333
(€2,261)
in Hanover
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,200
in Abbotsford.
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