Cost of living in Hanover, Germany vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hanover (Germany) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (C$16) | C$20 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.68 (C$5.66) | C$5.78 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.65 (C$1.00) | C$1.98 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.81 (C$4.33) | C$4.18 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.44 (C$3.75) | C$3.04 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.15 (C$6) | C$10 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.04 (C$3.15) | C$4.24 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.51 (C$2.32) | C$3.76 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.87 (C$1.34) | C$3.41 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.74 (C$9) | C$19 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.65 (C$2.53) | C$2.48 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.16 (C$1.79) | C$1.93 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Hanover (Germany) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,251 (C$1,925) | C$2,136 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €768 (C$1,181) | C$1,241 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 (C$235) | C$133 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €699 (C$1,076) | C$1,120 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €492 (C$757) | C$806 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €91 (C$140) | C$66 | + 110% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (C$36) | C$54 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €544 (C$837) | C$311 | + 169% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €151 (C$233) | C$97 | + 141% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.44 (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$16) | C$25 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Hanover (Germany) is 45% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (C$113) | C$60 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (C$53) | C$39 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €74 (C$113) | C$98 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (C$163) | C$117 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Hanover (Germany) is 43% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,157 (C$31,006) | C$22,935 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.29 (C$1.98) | C$1.39 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €66 (C$101) | C$67 | + 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (C$30) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Hanover (Germany) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (C$14) | C$8 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (C$12) | C$22 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €97 (C$149) | C$77 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.57 (C$5.49) | C$6 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.97 (C$4.56) | C$3.85 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.30 (C$5.08) | C$4.28 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.30 (C$2.01) | C$3.11 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.60 (C$2.46) | C$2.46 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (C$26) | C$20 | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Hanover (Germany) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (C$48) | C$52 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (C$30) | C$26 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (C$108) | C$117 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (C$69) | C$96 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.87 (C$4.41) | C$5.42 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.32 (C$5.11) | C$7 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €513 (C$790) | C$647 | + 22% | |
| 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 | €38 (C$58) | C$35 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (C$9) | C$11 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 50 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hanover (Germany) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,270 (€4,076) in Hanover to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,200 in Abbotsford.
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