- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Canada
- Munich
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Munich, Germany compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Munich (Germany) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (C$16) | C$14 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.75 (C$5.49) | C$6 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.79 (C$1.16) | C$2.38 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.88 (C$2.75) | C$4.08 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.61 (C$3.82) | C$2.62 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.26 (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.03 (C$2.97) | C$3.73 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.38 (C$2.02) | C$2.90 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (C$1.32) | C$2.89 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.00 (C$9) | C$16 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.76 (C$2.57) | C$2.31 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.37 (C$2.00) | C$1.76 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Munich (Germany) is 72% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,906 (C$2,788) | C$1,186 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,382 (C$2,022) | C$982 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €242 (C$354) | C$117 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €981 (C$1,435) | C$919 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €757 (C$1,107) | C$695 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €121 (C$177) | C$64 | + 175% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (C$34) | C$39 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €449 (C$657) | C$392 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €87 (C$128) | C$111 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.25 (C$8) | C$10 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (C$23) | C$26 | - 14% | |
| 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 | + 107% | |
| 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 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (C$175) | C$87 | + 103% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Munich (Germany) is 67% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,000 (C$29,263) | C$22,684 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (C$1.96) | C$1.19 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €64 (C$94) | C$47 | + 97% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (C$28) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (C$9) | C$8 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (C$23) | C$20 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €48 (C$70) | C$85 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.73 (C$7) | C$7 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.22 (C$3.25) | C$3.90 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.99 (C$2.91) | C$3.90 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.97 (C$1.43) | C$3.21 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (C$2.92) | C$2.46 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (C$28) | C$19 | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (C$57) | C$43 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (C$30) | C$27 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €115 (C$169) | C$84 | + 102% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (C$73) | C$93 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$15) | C$9 | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.79 (C$4.08) | C$5.44 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.50 (C$5.12) | C$5.57 | - 8% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €178 (C$261) | C$141 | + 85% | |
| 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 | €38 (C$56) | C$34 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 (C$9) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 972 prices entered by 193 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Munich (Germany) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,036
(€2,759)
in Munich
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,600
in Abbotsford.
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