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Cost of living in Leipzig, Germany compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Leipzig (Germany) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (C$12) | C$15 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6.00 (C$9) | C$9 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.18 (C$4.86) | C$5.69 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.70 (C$1.07) | C$2.05 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.69 (C$2.59) | C$4.81 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.87 (C$2.86) | C$2.90 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.63 (C$7) | C$10 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.91 (C$2.93) | C$4.00 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.64 (C$0.98) | C$3.34 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.52 (C$0.80) | C$3.36 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (C$8) | C$16 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.73 (C$2.65) | C$2.41 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (C$1.91) | C$2.01 | - 5% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Leipzig (Germany) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €875 (C$1,340) | C$1,651 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €613 (C$938) | C$1,142 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €182 (C$279) | C$102 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €425 (C$651) | C$1,038 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €297 (C$454) | C$779 | - 42% | |
| 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) | €18 (C$27) | C$39 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €464 (C$711) | C$351 | + 102% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 (C$155) | C$86 | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.38 (C$7) | C$9 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (C$20) | C$22 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Leipzig (Germany) is 44% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (C$130) | C$59 | + 118% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (C$46) | C$40 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (C$146) | C$93 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €100 (C$153) | C$92 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Leipzig (Germany) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,500 (C$28,337) | C$22,749 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 (C$2.10) | C$1.27 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €60 (C$92) | C$67 | + 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (C$29) | C$31 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Leipzig (Germany) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (C$12) | C$8 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (C$10) | C$20 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €34 (C$52) | C$96 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.05 (C$4.67) | C$6 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.98 (C$3.04) | C$3.72 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.01 (C$3.08) | C$2.83 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.08 (C$1.65) | C$3.09 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.30 (C$1.99) | C$2.46 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (C$27) | C$19 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Leipzig (Germany) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (C$35) | C$46 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (C$28) | C$26 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €65 (C$99) | C$101 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (C$77) | C$85 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.54 (C$3.89) | C$5.34 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (C$4.60) | C$5.67 | - 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €456 (C$698) | C$549 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (C$0.15) | C$1.04 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €28 (C$43) | C$35 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.40 (C$8) | C$11 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 456 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2018.
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Cost of living in Leipzig (Germany) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$4,140
(€2,703)
in Leipzig.
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