Cost of living in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 26% | |||
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| Food in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Ljubljana | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (C$15) | C$20 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (C$8) | C$10 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.14 (C$5.56) | C$5.78 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.12 (C$1.51) | C$1.98 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.99 (C$4.02) | C$4.18 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.32 (C$3.12) | C$3.17 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.70 (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.75 (C$2.35) | C$4.24 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.15 (C$1.55) | C$3.76 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.26 (C$1.69) | C$3.41 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$11) | C$19 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.94 (C$2.60) | C$2.48 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.83 (C$1.11) | C$1.93 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,075 (C$1,442) | C$2,136 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €849 (C$1,139) | C$1,241 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €223 (C$299) | C$124 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €681 (C$913) | C$1,120 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €550 (C$738) | C$805 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €194 (C$261) | C$66 | + 293% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (C$26) | C$54 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €374 (C$502) | C$311 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (C$108) | C$97 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$10) | C$10 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$14) | C$25 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 34% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (C$102) | C$60 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (C$45) | C$39 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (C$127) | C$98 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €139 (C$187) | C$117 | + 59% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,741 (C$27,823) | C$22,942 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (C$1.89) | C$1.40 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (C$50) | C$67 | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €10 (C$13) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (C$11) | C$8 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (C$14) | C$22 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €64 (C$86) | C$77 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.08 (C$7) | C$6 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.55 (C$4.76) | C$3.85 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.96 (C$3.97) | C$4.33 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.14 (C$1.53) | C$3.16 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.06 (C$4.10) | C$2.46 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (C$23) | C$20 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Ljubljana | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (C$37) | C$51 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (C$17) | C$27 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (C$67) | C$135 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (C$65) | C$96 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.97 (C$2.64) | C$5.42 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.93 (C$3.93) | C$7 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €524 (C$703) | C$647 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (C$0.09) | C$0.83 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (C$70) | C$37 | + 88% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.34 (C$5.83) | C$11 | - 47% | |
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TOTAL | - 18% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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