Cost of living in Munich, Germany vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Munich (Germany) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (C$17) | C$20 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.52 (C$7) | C$5.78 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 (C$1.62) | C$1.98 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.79 (C$4.19) | C$4.18 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.93 (C$4.39) | C$3.04 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.50 (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.58 (C$3.86) | C$4.24 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (C$2.36) | C$3.76 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.95 (C$1.42) | C$3.41 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$12) | C$19 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.71 (C$2.57) | C$2.48 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 (C$2.00) | C$1.93 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Munich (Germany) is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,197 (C$3,293) | C$2,136 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,773 (C$2,657) | C$1,241 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €207 (C$310) | C$133 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,286 (C$1,926) | C$1,120 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €961 (C$1,440) | C$806 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €125 (C$187) | C$66 | + 182% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (C$41) | C$54 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €401 (C$601) | C$311 | + 93% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €68 (C$102) | C$97 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.55 (C$7) | C$10 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (C$23) | C$25 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Munich (Germany) is 65% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (C$121) | C$60 | + 101% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (C$63) | C$39 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (C$130) | C$98 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (C$183) | C$117 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Munich (Germany) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,769 (C$32,621) | C$22,942 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (C$1.90) | C$1.39 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (C$91) | C$67 | + 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (C$28) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (C$24) | C$22 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (C$80) | C$77 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.32 (C$6) | C$6 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.91 (C$2.86) | C$3.85 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.60 (C$3.90) | C$4.28 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (C$1.80) | C$3.11 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.08 (C$1.63) | C$2.46 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (C$38) | C$20 | + 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (C$56) | C$52 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (C$33) | C$26 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €153 (C$229) | C$117 | + 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (C$103) | C$96 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$15) | C$9 | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.69 (C$5.52) | C$5.42 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.10 (C$6) | C$7 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €517 (C$775) | C$647 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (C$0.23) | C$0.83 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €66 (C$99) | C$35 | + 179% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (C$10) | C$11 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 234 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Munich (Germany) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$8,307 (€5,544) in Munich to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,800 in Abbotsford.
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