Cost of living in Maribor, Slovenia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maribor (Slovenia) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (C$15) | C$20 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.00 (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.75 (C$5.76) | C$5.78 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 (C$1.35) | C$1.98 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.01 (C$3.09) | C$4.18 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.09 (C$3.22) | C$3.04 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.45 (C$8) | C$10 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.25 (C$1.92) | C$4.24 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.61 (C$0.94) | C$3.76 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (C$1.50) | C$3.41 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (C$9) | C$19 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.35 (C$2.07) | C$2.48 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.75 (C$1.16) | C$1.93 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Maribor (Slovenia) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €531 (C$817) | C$2,136 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €388 (C$596) | C$1,241 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €202 (C$310) | C$133 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €341 (C$525) | C$1,120 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €271 (C$417) | C$806 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €142 (C$218) | C$66 | + 229% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (C$44) | C$54 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €366 (C$563) | C$311 | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (C$151) | C$97 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.99 (C$9) | C$25 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Maribor (Slovenia) is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (C$124) | C$60 | + 105% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (C$44) | C$39 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (C$128) | C$98 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (C$142) | C$117 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Maribor (Slovenia) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,977 (C$33,806) | C$22,935 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.25 (C$1.92) | C$1.39 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (C$44) | C$67 | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €11 (C$17) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Maribor (Slovenia) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (C$17) | C$8 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (C$22) | C$22 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €33 (C$50) | C$77 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.86 (C$5.94) | C$6 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.20 (C$4.92) | C$3.85 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.73 (C$4.20) | C$4.28 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.07 (C$1.64) | C$3.11 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (C$3.10) | C$2.46 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (C$17) | C$20 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Maribor (Slovenia) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €22 (C$34) | C$52 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €11 (C$18) | C$26 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €56 (C$86) | C$117 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 (C$68) | C$96 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.39 (C$8) | C$9 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.73 (C$2.66) | C$5.42 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.40 (C$3.69) | C$7 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €505 (C$777) | C$647 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (C$0.22) | C$0.83 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (C$50) | C$35 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.03 (C$6) | C$11 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 66 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Maribor (Slovenia) is 23% 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$5,089 (€3,309) in Maribor.
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