- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Canada
- Hanover
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hanover, Germany compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hanover (Germany) is 3% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (C$13) | C$14 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.65 (C$5.34) | C$6 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.74 (C$1.08) | C$2.38 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.14 (C$4.60) | C$4.08 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.34 (C$4.88) | C$2.62 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.07 (C$7) | C$10 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.46 (C$3.61) | C$3.73 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.57 (C$2.29) | C$2.90 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.93 (C$1.36) | C$2.89 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (C$9) | C$16 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.90 (C$2.78) | C$2.31 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.18 (C$1.73) | C$1.76 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Hanover (Germany) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,053 (C$1,541) | C$1,186 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €754 (C$1,103) | C$982 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €146 (C$214) | C$117 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €733 (C$1,073) | C$919 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €515 (C$754) | C$695 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €122 (C$178) | C$64 | + 178% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €22 (C$32) | C$39 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €457 (C$669) | C$392 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €140 (C$205) | C$111 | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.43 (C$8) | C$10 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$15) | C$26 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Hanover (Germany) is 47% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €77 (C$112) | C$61 | + 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (C$50) | C$41 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (C$143) | C$95 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (C$163) | C$87 | + 88% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Hanover (Germany) is 63% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,685 (C$30,265) | C$22,684 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (C$2.05) | C$1.19 | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €60 (C$88) | C$47 | + 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (C$26) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Hanover (Germany) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (C$13) | C$8 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (C$13) | C$20 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €93 (C$135) | C$85 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.36 (C$4.92) | C$7 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.75 (C$4.03) | C$3.90 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.54 (C$5.18) | C$3.90 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.33 (C$1.94) | C$3.21 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.41 (C$2.07) | C$2.46 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (C$23) | C$19 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Hanover (Germany) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (C$49) | C$43 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (C$29) | C$27 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 (C$85) | C$84 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (C$88) | C$93 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$11) | C$9 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.16 (C$4.62) | C$5.44 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.02 (C$4.41) | C$5.57 | - 21% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €201 (C$293) | C$141 | + 108% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (C$0.17) | C$2.00 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (C$67) | C$34 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.64 (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 217 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
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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$3,513
(€2,401)
in Hanover
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,500
in Abbotsford.
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