Cost of living in Leipzig, Germany vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Leipzig (Germany) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (C$15) | C$19 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.53 (C$5.04) | C$5.84 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 (C$1.25) | C$1.85 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.26 (C$3.23) | C$4.50 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.67 (C$3.81) | C$3.04 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.29 (C$6) | C$10 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.96 (C$2.80) | C$4.24 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.81 (C$2.58) | C$3.76 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.81 (C$1.16) | C$3.41 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.55 (C$7) | C$18 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (C$2.56) | C$2.48 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.02 (C$1.45) | C$1.93 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Leipzig (Germany) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €993 (C$1,418) | C$2,136 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €665 (C$950) | C$1,241 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 (C$190) | C$133 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €481 (C$687) | C$1,120 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €352 (C$502) | C$806 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €90 (C$129) | C$66 | + 94% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €18 (C$26) | C$50 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €432 (C$617) | C$322 | + 92% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 (C$145) | C$96 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.07 (C$7) | C$10 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (C$18) | C$25 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Leipzig (Germany) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (C$113) | C$61 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (C$46) | C$38 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (C$131) | C$96 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (C$146) | C$112 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Leipzig (Germany) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,974 (C$25,665) | C$22,935 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 (C$1.99) | C$1.39 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €72 (C$103) | C$67 | + 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (C$27) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Leipzig (Germany) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (C$12) | C$8 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.92 (C$8) | C$22 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (C$45) | C$77 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.05 (C$4.35) | C$6 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.00 (C$2.86) | C$3.78 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.95 (C$2.78) | C$4.28 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.09 (C$1.55) | C$3.11 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.27 (C$1.82) | C$2.46 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (C$25) | C$20 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Leipzig (Germany) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (C$33) | C$50 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (C$26) | C$27 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €67 (C$96) | C$117 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (C$65) | C$94 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$10) | C$9 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.55 (C$3.64) | C$5.25 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.07 (C$4.38) | C$6 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €421 (C$601) | C$647 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (C$0.26) | C$0.83 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (C$45) | C$36 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.54 (C$8) | C$11 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 209 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Leipzig (Germany) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,900 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$5,184 (€3,631) in Leipzig.
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