Cost of living in Maribor, Slovenia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maribor (Slovenia) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (C$15) | C$20 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.07 (C$7) | C$10 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.43 (C$4.93) | C$5.84 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 (C$1.27) | C$1.98 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.01 (C$2.89) | C$4.48 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.95 (C$2.80) | C$3.04 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.33 (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.16 (C$1.67) | C$4.24 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.57 (C$0.82) | C$3.76 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (C$1.40) | C$3.41 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (C$9) | C$19 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.35 (C$1.93) | C$2.48 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.72 (C$1.03) | C$1.93 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Maribor (Slovenia) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €531 (C$762) | C$2,136 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €388 (C$557) | C$1,241 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €202 (C$290) | C$133 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €341 (C$490) | C$1,120 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €271 (C$389) | C$806 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €145 (C$208) | C$66 | + 213% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (C$41) | C$54 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €367 (C$526) | C$311 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (C$140) | C$97 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.61 (C$8) | C$25 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Maribor (Slovenia) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (C$116) | C$60 | + 92% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (C$44) | C$39 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (C$120) | C$98 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (C$127) | C$117 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Maribor (Slovenia) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,977 (C$31,544) | C$22,935 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.26 (C$1.81) | C$1.42 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €27 (C$39) | C$67 | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €11 (C$16) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Maribor (Slovenia) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (C$14) | C$8 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (C$25) | C$22 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (C$43) | C$77 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.45 (C$4.96) | C$6 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.21 (C$4.61) | C$3.85 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.64 (C$3.79) | C$4.28 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.10 (C$1.58) | C$3.11 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (C$2.90) | C$2.46 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (C$17) | C$20 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Maribor (Slovenia) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €21 (C$30) | C$52 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €11 (C$16) | C$26 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €56 (C$80) | C$117 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (C$61) | C$96 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.39 (C$8) | C$9 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.71 (C$2.46) | C$5.42 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.46 (C$3.53) | C$7 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €502 (C$720) | C$647 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (C$0.20) | C$0.83 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (C$45) | C$35 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.98 (C$5.72) | C$11 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 202 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
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Cost of living in Maribor (Slovenia) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,500 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,596 (€3,202) in Maribor.
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