Cost of living in Munich, Germany vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Munich (Germany) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (C$20) | C$19 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.93 (C$5.61) | C$5.84 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (C$1.46) | C$1.85 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.02 (C$4.31) | C$4.50 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 (C$3.58) | C$3.04 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.10 (C$7) | C$10 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.45 (C$3.50) | C$4.24 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.01 (C$2.87) | C$3.76 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 (C$1.38) | C$3.41 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$10) | C$18 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.83 (C$2.61) | C$2.48 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.48 (C$2.12) | C$1.93 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Munich (Germany) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,093 (C$2,988) | C$2,136 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,778 (C$2,539) | C$1,241 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €168 (C$240) | C$133 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,295 (C$1,849) | C$1,120 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €989 (C$1,412) | C$806 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €98 (C$139) | C$66 | + 110% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (C$36) | C$50 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €436 (C$623) | C$322 | + 93% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €66 (C$95) | C$96 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.55 (C$6) | C$10 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (C$20) | C$25 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Munich (Germany) is 55% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (C$110) | C$61 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (C$58) | C$38 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (C$131) | C$96 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (C$159) | C$112 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Munich (Germany) is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,311 (C$31,859) | C$22,935 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (C$2.09) | C$1.39 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €63 (C$91) | C$67 | + 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (C$27) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (C$9) | C$8 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (C$20) | C$22 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €52 (C$74) | C$77 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.32 (C$6) | C$6 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.91 (C$2.73) | C$3.78 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.23 (C$3.19) | C$4.28 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.23 (C$1.75) | C$3.11 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.17 (C$1.68) | C$2.46 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (C$36) | C$20 | + 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (C$50) | C$50 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (C$34) | C$27 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €138 (C$197) | C$117 | + 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €68 (C$98) | C$94 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$14) | C$9 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.75 (C$5.36) | C$5.25 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.97 (C$5.67) | C$6 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €454 (C$649) | C$647 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (C$0.21) | C$0.83 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (C$85) | C$36 | + 138% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (C$10) | C$11 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 547 prices entered by 104 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Munich (Germany) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$8,061 (€5,645) in Munich to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$7,000 in Abbotsford.
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