- Cost of Living
- Germany
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- Leipzig
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Leipzig, Germany compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Leipzig (Germany) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (C$12) | C$14 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6.00 (C$9) | C$8 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.18 (C$4.72) | C$6 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.70 (C$1.04) | C$2.38 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.69 (C$2.51) | C$4.08 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.87 (C$2.78) | C$2.62 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.63 (C$7) | C$10 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.91 (C$2.84) | C$3.73 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.64 (C$0.95) | C$2.90 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.52 (C$0.77) | C$2.89 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (C$7) | C$16 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.76 (C$2.62) | C$2.31 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (C$1.86) | C$1.76 | + 5% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Leipzig (Germany) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €875 (C$1,300) | C$1,186 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €613 (C$910) | C$982 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €182 (C$271) | C$117 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €425 (C$632) | C$919 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €297 (C$441) | C$695 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €91 (C$135) | C$64 | + 111% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €18 (C$26) | C$39 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €481 (C$715) | C$392 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (C$139) | C$111 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.14 (C$6) | C$10 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (C$21) | C$26 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Leipzig (Germany) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (C$126) | C$61 | + 108% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (C$45) | C$41 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (C$141) | C$95 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €100 (C$149) | C$87 | + 72% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Leipzig (Germany) is 61% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,500 (C$27,489) | C$22,684 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 (C$2.04) | C$1.19 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €60 (C$89) | C$47 | + 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (C$28) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Leipzig (Germany) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (C$13) | C$8 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (C$44) | C$85 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.05 (C$4.53) | C$7 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.88 (C$2.79) | C$3.90 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.31 (C$3.44) | C$3.90 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.11 (C$1.65) | C$3.21 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.54 (C$2.28) | C$2.46 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (C$27) | C$19 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Leipzig (Germany) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €22 (C$33) | C$43 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (C$27) | C$27 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €63 (C$94) | C$84 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (C$74) | C$93 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (C$9) | C$9 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.54 (C$3.77) | C$5.44 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (C$4.46) | C$5.57 | - 20% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €137 (C$204) | C$141 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (C$0.15) | C$2.00 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €28 (C$42) | C$34 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.40 (C$8) | C$10 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 124 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Leipzig (Germany) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,375
(€2,272)
in Leipzig.
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