Cost of living in Ljubljana, Slovenia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (C$17) | C$20 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (C$10) | C$10 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.15 (C$6) | C$5.78 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 (C$1.64) | C$1.98 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.48 (C$3.78) | C$4.18 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 (C$3.37) | C$3.04 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (C$10) | C$10 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.40 (C$2.14) | C$4.24 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.03 (C$1.57) | C$3.76 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 (C$1.74) | C$3.41 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$10) | C$19 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.82 (C$2.77) | C$2.48 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.67 (C$1.01) | C$1.93 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,149 (C$1,751) | C$2,136 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €850 (C$1,295) | C$1,241 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €253 (C$386) | C$133 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €666 (C$1,014) | C$1,120 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €560 (C$853) | C$806 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €144 (C$220) | C$66 | + 231% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (C$34) | C$54 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €415 (C$633) | C$311 | + 103% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (C$122) | C$97 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (C$13) | C$25 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 41% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €68 (C$103) | C$60 | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (C$50) | C$39 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (C$136) | C$98 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (C$171) | C$117 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,192 (C$29,246) | C$22,935 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.09 (C$1.67) | C$1.39 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (C$53) | C$67 | - 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €9 (C$13) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (C$12) | C$8 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (C$16) | C$22 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €52 (C$80) | C$77 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.44 (C$7) | C$6 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.35 (C$5.10) | C$3.85 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.81 (C$4.28) | C$4.28 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.18 (C$1.80) | C$3.11 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.11 (C$4.74) | C$2.46 | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (C$23) | C$20 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (C$42) | C$52 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (C$20) | C$26 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 (C$88) | C$117 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (C$70) | C$96 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$10) | C$9 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.76 (C$2.68) | C$5.42 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.87 (C$4.38) | C$7 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €548 (C$835) | C$647 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (C$0.12) | C$0.83 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (C$69) | C$35 | + 95% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.26 (C$6) | C$11 | - 41% | |
| 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 360 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,600 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$5,915 (€3,881) in Ljubljana.
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