- Cost of Living
- Germany
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- Hanover
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hanover, Germany compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hanover (Germany) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (C$14) | C$15 | - 8% | |
| 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 | €3.74 (C$5.83) | C$5.69 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.60 (C$0.94) | C$2.17 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.80 (C$4.37) | C$4.84 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.32 (C$3.62) | C$2.90 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.60 (C$5.62) | C$10 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.83 (C$2.86) | C$4.00 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.44 (C$2.25) | C$3.31 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (C$1.41) | C$3.07 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (C$8) | C$16 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.88 (C$2.94) | C$2.51 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.18 (C$1.84) | C$2.07 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Hanover (Germany) is 3% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €959 (C$1,498) | C$1,576 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €708 (C$1,105) | C$1,122 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €157 (C$245) | C$109 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €565 (C$883) | C$1,019 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €378 (C$590) | C$774 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €78 (C$122) | C$66 | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €22 (C$34) | C$40 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €457 (C$714) | C$377 | + 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €136 (C$213) | C$98 | + 116% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.40 (C$8) | C$9 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$16) | C$23 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Hanover (Germany) is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €69 (C$108) | C$59 | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (C$59) | C$40 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 (C$109) | C$93 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €104 (C$163) | C$92 | + 76% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Hanover (Germany) is 41% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,000 (C$28,116) | C$22,749 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.26 (C$1.97) | C$1.26 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €65 (C$102) | C$65 | + 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (C$30) | C$31 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Hanover (Germany) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (C$14) | C$8 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (C$14) | C$20 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €92 (C$144) | C$96 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.36 (C$5.25) | C$6 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.65 (C$4.13) | C$3.72 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.41 (C$5.33) | C$2.83 | + 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.30 (C$2.03) | C$3.09 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.41 (C$2.20) | C$2.46 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (C$25) | C$19 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Hanover (Germany) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (C$49) | C$46 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (C$28) | C$26 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €62 (C$96) | C$101 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (C$62) | C$87 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.75 (C$4.30) | 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 | €527 (C$823) | C$549 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (C$0.17) | C$1.04 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (C$48) | C$35 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 (C$9) | C$10 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 373 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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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$5,323
(€3,408)
in Hanover
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,100
in Abbotsford.
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