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Cost of living in Munich, Germany compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Munich (Germany) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (C$17) | C$15 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.75 (C$5.87) | C$5.69 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.79 (C$1.24) | C$2.17 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.88 (C$2.94) | C$4.84 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.61 (C$4.09) | C$2.90 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.26 (C$7) | C$10 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.03 (C$3.18) | C$4.00 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.38 (C$2.16) | C$3.31 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (C$1.41) | C$3.07 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.00 (C$9) | C$16 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.93 (C$3.02) | C$2.51 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.37 (C$2.15) | C$2.07 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Munich (Germany) is 64% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,906 (C$2,985) | C$1,576 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,382 (C$2,165) | C$1,122 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €242 (C$379) | C$109 | + 247% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €981 (C$1,537) | C$1,019 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €757 (C$1,186) | C$774 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €121 (C$190) | C$66 | + 185% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (C$36) | C$40 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €448 (C$702) | C$377 | + 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €64 (C$100) | C$98 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.88 (C$8) | C$9 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (C$24) | C$23 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Munich (Germany) is 69% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (C$134) | C$59 | + 126% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (C$60) | C$40 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (C$143) | C$93 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (C$188) | C$92 | + 104% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Munich (Germany) is 44% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,000 (C$31,329) | C$22,749 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (C$2.10) | C$1.26 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €64 (C$100) | C$65 | + 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (C$29) | C$31 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (C$10) | C$8 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (C$24) | C$20 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (C$76) | C$96 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.32 (C$7) | C$6 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.07 (C$3.24) | C$3.72 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.20 (C$3.45) | C$2.83 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.16 (C$1.82) | C$3.09 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.48 (C$2.32) | C$2.46 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (C$32) | C$19 | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (C$53) | C$46 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (C$32) | C$26 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €143 (C$224) | C$101 | + 122% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (C$78) | C$87 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$16) | C$9 | + 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.79 (C$4.37) | C$5.53 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.50 (C$5.48) | C$5.67 | - 3% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €445 (C$696) | C$549 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (C$0.16) | C$1.04 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (C$59) | C$35 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 (C$9) | C$10 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,326 prices entered by 202 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Munich (Germany) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,702
(€3,640)
in Munich
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,600
in Abbotsford.
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