- Cost of Living
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- Leipzig
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Leipzig, Germany compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Leipzig (Germany) is 20% 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 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.18 (C$4.70) | C$5.67 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.70 (C$1.04) | C$2.40 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.69 (C$2.50) | C$4.13 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.87 (C$2.77) | C$2.54 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.63 (C$7) | C$9 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.91 (C$2.83) | C$3.55 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.64 (C$0.95) | C$3.02 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.52 (C$0.77) | C$2.26 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (C$7) | C$15 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.81 (C$2.68) | C$2.18 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (C$1.85) | C$1.87 | - 1% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Leipzig (Germany) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €875 (C$1,295) | C$1,186 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €613 (C$907) | C$982 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €182 (C$270) | C$104 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €425 (C$629) | C$919 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €297 (C$439) | C$695 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €91 (C$135) | C$64 | + 110% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €18 (C$26) | C$39 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €476 (C$705) | C$393 | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 (C$150) | C$111 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.14 (C$6) | C$10 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (C$21) | C$25 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Leipzig (Germany) is 41% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (C$125) | C$61 | + 107% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (C$44) | C$41 | + 9% | |
| 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$148) | C$87 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Leipzig (Germany) is 58% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,500 (C$27,389) | C$23,851 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 (C$2.03) | C$1.19 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €60 (C$89) | C$47 | + 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (C$28) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Leipzig (Germany) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (C$13) | C$7 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.50 (C$8) | C$20 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (C$44) | C$85 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.99 (C$4.43) | C$6 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.98 (C$2.94) | C$2.88 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.14 (C$3.16) | C$3.82 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.15 (C$1.70) | C$3.16 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.45 (C$2.15) | C$2.53 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (C$25) | C$19 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Leipzig (Germany) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (C$34) | C$45 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (C$27) | C$26 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €65 (C$96) | C$84 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (C$74) | C$89 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (C$9) | C$9 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.54 (C$3.76) | C$5.72 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (C$4.44) | C$5.43 | - 18% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €137 (C$203) | C$141 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (C$0.15) | C$1.04 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €28 (C$41) | C$34 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.40 (C$8) | C$10 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 233 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Leipzig (Germany) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,233
(€2,184)
in Leipzig.
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