- Cost of Living
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- Mannheim
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mannheim, Germany compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mannheim (Germany) is 1% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (C$15) | C$14 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.18 (C$6) | C$6 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.84 (C$1.26) | C$2.38 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.00 (C$2.99) | C$4.08 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.30 (C$3.44) | C$2.62 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.25 (C$8) | C$10 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.33 (C$3.48) | C$3.73 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.14 (C$4.69) | C$2.90 | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.80 (C$1.20) | C$2.89 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (C$7) | C$16 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.78 (C$2.66) | C$2.31 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 (C$1.99) | C$1.76 | + 13% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Mannheim (Germany) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €762 (C$1,139) | C$1,186 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €550 (C$822) | C$982 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €238 (C$355) | C$117 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €433 (C$646) | C$919 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €300 (C$448) | C$695 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €119 (C$177) | C$64 | + 176% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (C$34) | C$39 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €408 (C$609) | C$392 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (C$168) | C$111 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.42 (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$17) | C$26 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Mannheim (Germany) is 59% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (C$120) | C$61 | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (C$60) | C$41 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (C$149) | C$95 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €100 (C$149) | C$87 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Mannheim (Germany) is 68% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,000 (C$26,894) | C$22,684 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (C$2.09) | C$1.19 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €64 (C$96) | C$47 | + 101% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (C$25) | - | - | |
| 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) | €14 (C$21) | C$20 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (C$80) | C$85 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.33 (C$4.98) | C$7 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.82 (C$2.71) | C$3.90 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.29 (C$3.42) | C$3.90 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.13 (C$1.69) | C$3.21 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.27 (C$1.90) | C$2.46 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (C$29) | C$19 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Mannheim (Germany) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (C$41) | C$43 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (C$28) | C$27 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €86 (C$129) | C$84 | + 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (C$78) | C$93 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.42 (C$3.62) | C$5.44 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.50 (C$5.23) | C$5.57 | - 6% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €167 (C$250) | C$141 | + 77% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (C$0.15) | C$2.00 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €20 (C$30) | C$34 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.25 (C$8) | C$10 | - 22% | |
| 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 121 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 29, 2017.
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Cost of living in Mannheim (Germany) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,416
(€2,286)
in Mannheim.
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