Cost of living in Mannheim, Germany vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mannheim (Germany) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (C$14) | C$20 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.18 (C$6) | C$5.78 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 (C$1.32) | C$1.98 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.39 (C$3.65) | C$4.18 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.27 (C$3.45) | C$3.04 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.69 (C$7) | C$10 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.18 (C$3.32) | C$4.24 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.00 (C$4.58) | C$3.76 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.84 (C$1.28) | C$3.41 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$10) | C$19 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.90 (C$2.89) | C$2.48 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (C$1.88) | C$1.93 | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Mannheim (Germany) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,277 (C$1,947) | C$2,136 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €823 (C$1,254) | C$1,241 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €150 (C$229) | C$133 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €540 (C$822) | C$1,120 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €382 (C$583) | C$806 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 (C$164) | C$66 | + 147% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (C$37) | C$54 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €388 (C$592) | C$311 | + 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €116 (C$177) | C$97 | + 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.98 (C$9) | C$10 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$17) | C$25 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Mannheim (Germany) is 60% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (C$120) | C$60 | + 99% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (C$61) | C$39 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (C$136) | C$98 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (C$156) | C$117 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Mannheim (Germany) is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,851 (C$31,775) | C$22,935 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 (C$2.08) | C$1.39 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €71 (C$108) | C$67 | + 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (C$26) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Mannheim (Germany) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$11) | C$8 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (C$16) | C$22 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (C$80) | C$77 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.27 (C$4.98) | C$6 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.84 (C$2.80) | C$3.85 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.26 (C$3.44) | C$4.28 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.02 (C$1.55) | C$3.11 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.17 (C$1.79) | C$2.46 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (C$28) | C$20 | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Mannheim (Germany) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (C$40) | C$52 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (C$33) | C$26 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €92 (C$140) | C$117 | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (C$79) | C$96 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$13) | C$9 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.46 (C$5.27) | C$5.42 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.44 (C$5.25) | C$7 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €482 (C$735) | C$647 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (C$0.14) | C$0.83 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €28 (C$43) | C$35 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.62 (C$9) | C$11 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 61 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Mannheim (Germany) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,412 (€4,208) in Mannheim to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,400 in Abbotsford.
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