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Cost of living in Mannheim, Germany compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mannheim (Germany) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (C$15) | C$15 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$10) | C$9 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.18 (C$6) | C$5.69 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.86 (C$1.30) | C$2.17 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.00 (C$3.03) | C$4.84 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.30 (C$3.49) | C$2.90 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.25 (C$8) | C$10 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.33 (C$3.53) | C$4.00 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.14 (C$4.76) | C$3.31 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.80 (C$1.21) | C$3.07 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (C$8) | C$16 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.09 (C$3.18) | C$2.51 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 (C$2.02) | C$2.07 | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Mannheim (Germany) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €762 (C$1,155) | C$1,576 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €550 (C$834) | C$1,122 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €238 (C$360) | C$109 | + 229% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €433 (C$656) | C$1,019 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €300 (C$455) | C$774 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €119 (C$180) | C$66 | + 171% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (C$35) | C$40 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €409 (C$620) | C$377 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (C$160) | C$98 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.19 (C$8) | C$9 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (C$18) | C$23 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Mannheim (Germany) is 64% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (C$121) | C$59 | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (C$61) | C$40 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (C$152) | C$93 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €100 (C$152) | C$92 | + 64% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Mannheim (Germany) is 37% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,000 (C$27,290) | C$22,749 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (C$2.12) | C$1.27 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €64 (C$97) | C$65 | + 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (C$26) | C$31 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Mannheim (Germany) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$11) | C$8 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (C$17) | C$20 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (C$90) | C$96 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.00 (C$4.55) | C$6 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.88 (C$2.85) | C$3.72 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.26 (C$3.43) | C$2.83 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.13 (C$1.71) | C$3.09 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.27 (C$1.92) | C$2.46 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (C$29) | C$19 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Mannheim (Germany) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (C$44) | C$46 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (C$28) | C$26 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 (C$112) | C$101 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (C$79) | C$87 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.42 (C$3.67) | C$5.53 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.50 (C$5.31) | C$5.67 | - 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €515 (C$780) | C$549 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (C$0.15) | C$1.04 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €20 (C$30) | C$35 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.25 (C$8) | C$10 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 326 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
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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$5,117
(€3,375)
in Mannheim
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,100
in Abbotsford.
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