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Cost of living in Munich, Germany compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Munich (Germany) is 2% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (C$16) | C$14 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.75 (C$5.51) | C$5.67 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.79 (C$1.16) | C$2.40 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.88 (C$2.76) | C$4.13 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.61 (C$3.83) | C$2.54 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.26 (C$6) | C$9 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.03 (C$2.98) | C$3.55 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.38 (C$2.03) | C$3.02 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (C$1.32) | C$2.26 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.00 (C$9) | C$15 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.93 (C$2.83) | C$2.18 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.37 (C$2.01) | C$1.87 | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Munich (Germany) is 75% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,906 (C$2,799) | C$1,186 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,382 (C$2,030) | C$982 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €242 (C$356) | C$104 | + 241% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €981 (C$1,441) | C$919 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €757 (C$1,112) | C$695 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €121 (C$178) | C$64 | + 177% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (C$34) | C$39 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €461 (C$676) | C$393 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €68 (C$99) | C$111 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.63 (C$8) | C$10 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (C$23) | C$25 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Munich (Germany) is 59% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (C$126) | C$61 | + 108% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (C$56) | C$41 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (C$134) | C$95 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (C$176) | C$87 | + 104% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Munich (Germany) is 65% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,000 (C$29,378) | C$23,851 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (C$1.97) | C$1.19 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €64 (C$94) | C$47 | + 98% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (C$28) | - | - | |
| 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$9) | C$7 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (C$22) | C$20 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (C$71) | C$85 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.73 (C$7) | C$6 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.15 (C$3.16) | C$2.88 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.27 (C$3.33) | C$3.82 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.99 (C$1.45) | C$3.16 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.46 (C$2.15) | C$2.53 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (C$28) | C$19 | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (C$51) | C$45 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (C$30) | C$26 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €116 (C$171) | C$84 | + 104% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (C$73) | C$89 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$15) | C$9 | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.79 (C$4.10) | C$5.72 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.50 (C$5.14) | C$5.43 | - 5% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €534 (C$785) | C$850 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (C$0.15) | C$1.04 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (C$56) | C$34 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,120 prices entered by 196 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
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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$4,603
(€3,134)
in Munich
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,700
in Abbotsford.
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