Cost of living in Regensburg, Germany vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Regensburg (Germany) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (C$15) | C$20 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.71 (C$5.71) | C$5.78 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 (C$1.34) | C$1.98 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.34 (C$3.59) | C$4.18 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.24 (C$3.44) | C$3.04 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.57 (C$5.49) | C$10 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.43 (C$2.20) | C$4.24 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.09 (C$1.67) | C$3.76 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.88 (C$1.35) | C$3.41 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$11) | C$19 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.86 (C$2.85) | C$2.48 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (C$1.89) | C$1.93 | - 2% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Regensburg (Germany) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,168 (C$1,796) | C$2,136 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €906 (C$1,394) | C$1,241 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €128 (C$197) | C$133 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €771 (C$1,187) | C$1,120 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €478 (C$736) | C$806 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €124 (C$190) | C$66 | + 187% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (C$34) | C$54 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €535 (C$823) | C$311 | + 164% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (C$132) | C$97 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (C$13) | C$10 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (C$20) | C$25 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Regensburg (Germany) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €72 (C$111) | C$60 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (C$45) | C$39 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (C$122) | C$98 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €81 (C$125) | C$117 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Regensburg (Germany) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,268 (C$35,791) | C$22,935 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (C$2.23) | C$1.39 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (C$76) | C$67 | + 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 (C$24) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Regensburg (Germany) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (C$31) | C$22 | + 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €79 (C$121) | C$77 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.48 (C$5.35) | C$6 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.51 (C$3.86) | C$3.85 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.82 (C$2.79) | C$4.28 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.16 (C$1.78) | C$3.11 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.81 (C$2.78) | C$2.46 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (C$28) | C$20 | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Regensburg (Germany) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (C$46) | C$52 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (C$31) | C$26 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €91 (C$141) | C$117 | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (C$65) | C$96 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.88 (C$4.43) | C$5.42 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.19 (C$4.91) | C$7 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,200 (C$1,846) | C$647 | + 185% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (C$0.16) | C$0.83 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (C$71) | C$35 | + 102% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.89 (C$9) | C$11 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 50 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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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$6,586 (€4,282) in Regensburg to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,500 in Abbotsford.
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