- Cost of Living
- Germany
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- Regensburg
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Regensburg, Germany compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Regensburg (Germany) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (C$14) | C$15 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$10) | C$9 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.71 (C$5.60) | C$5.69 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 (C$1.34) | C$2.17 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.36 (C$3.55) | C$4.84 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.57 (C$3.87) | C$2.90 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.50 (C$5.28) | C$10 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.60 (C$2.41) | C$4.00 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.13 (C$1.70) | C$3.31 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.87 (C$1.31) | C$3.07 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$11) | C$16 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.76 (C$2.65) | C$2.51 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 (C$2.01) | C$2.07 | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Regensburg (Germany) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,200 (C$1,810) | C$1,576 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €940 (C$1,418) | C$1,122 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €139 (C$209) | C$109 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €800 (C$1,207) | C$1,019 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €492 (C$742) | C$774 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €117 (C$177) | C$66 | + 166% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €22 (C$34) | C$40 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €583 (C$880) | C$377 | + 133% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €81 (C$122) | C$98 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$10) | C$9 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (C$18) | C$23 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Regensburg (Germany) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €71 (C$107) | C$59 | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €28 (C$42) | C$40 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (C$113) | C$93 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €76 (C$114) | C$92 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Regensburg (Germany) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,640 (C$32,649) | C$22,749 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (C$2.24) | C$1.27 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 (C$67) | C$65 | + 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Regensburg (Germany) is 2% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (C$12) | C$8 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €19 (C$28) | C$20 | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (C$75) | C$96 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.33 (C$5.03) | C$6 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.66 (C$4.01) | C$3.72 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.85 (C$2.79) | C$2.83 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.25 (C$1.89) | C$3.09 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.76 (C$2.66) | C$2.46 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (C$28) | C$19 | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Regensburg (Germany) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (C$44) | C$46 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (C$30) | C$26 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €78 (C$117) | C$101 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (C$63) | C$87 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$10) | C$9 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.77 (C$4.17) | C$5.53 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.98 (C$4.49) | C$5.67 | - 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (C$0.16) | C$1.04 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (C$69) | C$35 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.18 (C$8) | C$10 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 335 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Regensburg (Germany) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,429
(€2,936)
in Regensburg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,400
in Abbotsford.
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