Cost of living in Hanover, Germany vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hanover (Germany) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (C$16) | C$20 | - 22% | |
| 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 | €3.59 (C$5.16) | C$5.84 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.72 (C$1.03) | C$1.98 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.55 (C$3.65) | C$4.48 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.40 (C$3.45) | C$3.04 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.46 (C$6) | C$10 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.01 (C$2.88) | C$4.24 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.62 (C$2.32) | C$3.76 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.89 (C$1.28) | C$3.41 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.53 (C$8) | C$19 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.75 (C$2.51) | C$2.48 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (C$1.57) | C$1.93 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Hanover (Germany) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,216 (C$1,745) | C$2,136 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €768 (C$1,102) | C$1,241 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €158 (C$227) | C$133 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €683 (C$981) | C$1,120 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €479 (C$688) | C$806 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €91 (C$131) | C$66 | + 97% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (C$22) | C$54 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €526 (C$755) | C$311 | + 143% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (C$216) | C$97 | + 123% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.44 (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$15) | C$25 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Hanover (Germany) is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €74 (C$107) | C$60 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (C$49) | C$39 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (C$110) | C$98 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 (C$156) | C$117 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Hanover (Germany) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,263 (C$29,084) | C$22,935 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.28 (C$1.83) | C$1.42 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €65 (C$93) | C$67 | + 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (C$28) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Hanover (Germany) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (C$13) | C$8 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (C$11) | C$22 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €97 (C$139) | C$77 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.57 (C$5.12) | C$6 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.79 (C$4.00) | C$3.85 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.39 (C$4.86) | C$4.28 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.26 (C$1.80) | C$3.11 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.54 (C$2.21) | C$2.46 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (C$22) | C$20 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Hanover (Germany) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (C$38) | C$52 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (C$28) | C$26 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €62 (C$89) | C$117 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (C$70) | C$96 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$11) | C$9 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.76 (C$3.96) | C$5.42 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.42 (C$4.91) | C$7 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €539 (C$773) | C$647 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (C$0.15) | C$0.83 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (C$54) | C$35 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (C$9) | C$11 | - 21% | |
| 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 224 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
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Cost of living in Hanover (Germany) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,000 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$5,513 (€3,841) in Hanover.
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