Cost of living in Regensburg, Germany vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Regensburg (Germany) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (C$14) | C$20 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.67 (C$5.25) | C$5.84 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 (C$1.25) | C$1.98 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.33 (C$3.33) | C$4.48 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.34 (C$3.35) | C$3.04 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.68 (C$5.26) | C$10 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.42 (C$2.03) | C$4.24 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.08 (C$1.55) | C$3.76 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.88 (C$1.26) | C$3.41 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$10) | C$19 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (C$2.56) | C$2.48 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (C$1.79) | C$1.93 | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Regensburg (Germany) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,200 (C$1,717) | C$2,136 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €934 (C$1,337) | C$1,241 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €139 (C$198) | C$133 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €800 (C$1,144) | C$1,120 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €492 (C$703) | C$806 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €117 (C$168) | C$66 | + 153% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (C$32) | C$54 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €583 (C$835) | C$311 | + 168% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €81 (C$116) | C$97 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (C$18) | C$25 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Regensburg (Germany) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (C$107) | C$60 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (C$41) | C$39 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (C$110) | C$98 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €78 (C$112) | C$117 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Regensburg (Germany) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,033 (C$32,952) | C$22,935 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (C$2.13) | C$1.42 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (C$67) | C$67 | + 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (C$20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Regensburg (Germany) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (C$11) | C$8 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €19 (C$26) | C$22 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (C$72) | C$77 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.33 (C$4.77) | C$6 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.51 (C$3.60) | C$3.85 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.79 (C$2.56) | C$4.28 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.10 (C$1.58) | C$3.11 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.64 (C$2.35) | C$2.46 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (C$25) | C$20 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Regensburg (Germany) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (C$41) | C$52 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (C$29) | C$26 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €78 (C$111) | C$117 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (C$59) | C$96 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$10) | C$9 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.80 (C$4.00) | C$5.42 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.13 (C$4.48) | C$7 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (C$0.15) | C$0.83 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (C$69) | C$35 | + 95% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.67 (C$8) | C$11 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 191 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Regensburg (Germany) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,500 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$5,768 (€4,032) in Regensburg.
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