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Cost of living in Munich, Germany compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Munich (Germany) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (C$17) | C$15 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.75 (C$5.77) | C$5.69 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.79 (C$1.21) | C$2.05 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.88 (C$2.89) | C$4.81 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.61 (C$4.01) | C$2.90 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.26 (C$7) | C$10 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.03 (C$3.12) | C$4.00 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.38 (C$2.12) | C$3.34 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (C$1.38) | C$3.36 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.00 (C$9) | C$16 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 (C$2.99) | C$2.41 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.37 (C$2.11) | C$2.01 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Munich (Germany) is 59% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,906 (C$2,930) | C$1,651 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,382 (C$2,125) | C$1,142 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €242 (C$372) | C$102 | + 263% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €981 (C$1,508) | C$1,038 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €757 (C$1,164) | C$779 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €121 (C$186) | C$66 | + 180% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (C$36) | C$39 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €448 (C$689) | C$351 | + 96% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €64 (C$98) | C$86 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.88 (C$7) | C$9 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (C$23) | C$22 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Munich (Germany) is 66% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (C$132) | C$59 | + 122% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (C$59) | C$40 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (C$140) | C$93 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (C$184) | C$92 | + 100% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Munich (Germany) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,000 (C$30,751) | C$22,749 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (C$2.06) | C$1.27 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €64 (C$98) | C$67 | + 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (C$29) | C$31 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is 2% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (C$10) | C$8 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (C$23) | C$20 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (C$75) | C$82 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.32 (C$7) | C$6 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.07 (C$3.18) | C$3.72 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.20 (C$3.39) | C$2.83 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.16 (C$1.79) | C$3.09 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.48 (C$2.28) | C$2.46 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (C$32) | C$19 | + 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (C$50) | C$46 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (C$32) | C$26 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €143 (C$220) | C$101 | + 118% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (C$77) | C$85 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$15) | C$8 | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.79 (C$4.29) | C$5.34 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.50 (C$5.38) | C$5.67 | - 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €445 (C$684) | C$549 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (C$0.15) | C$1.04 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (C$58) | C$35 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 (C$9) | C$11 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,200 prices entered by 199 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Munich (Germany) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,338
(€3,472)
in Munich
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,500
in Abbotsford.
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