Cost of living in Salzburg, Austria vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Salzburg (Austria) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (C$20) | C$20 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.35 (C$7) | C$5.78 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.12 (C$1.73) | C$1.98 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.91 (C$6) | C$4.18 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.28 (C$3.51) | C$3.04 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (C$9) | C$10 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.13 (C$3.27) | C$4.24 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.31 (C$3.55) | C$3.76 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.91 (C$1.40) | C$3.41 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.04 (C$8) | C$19 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.93 (C$2.97) | C$2.48 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.96 (C$3.01) | C$1.93 | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Salzburg (Austria) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,444 (C$2,222) | C$2,136 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,026 (C$1,578) | C$1,241 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €211 (C$324) | C$133 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €733 (C$1,128) | C$1,120 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €631 (C$970) | C$806 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 (C$176) | C$66 | + 165% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (C$31) | C$54 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €1,113 (C$1,712) | C$311 | + 450% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €107 (C$164) | C$97 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (C$20) | C$25 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Salzburg (Austria) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (C$121) | C$60 | + 101% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (C$42) | C$39 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €67 (C$103) | C$98 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 (C$175) | C$117 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Salzburg (Austria) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,036 (C$30,820) | C$22,935 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 (C$2.11) | C$1.39 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (C$76) | C$67 | + 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (C$32) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Salzburg (Austria) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (C$15) | C$8 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.38 (C$8) | C$22 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €68 (C$104) | C$77 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.35 (C$5.15) | C$6 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.82 (C$4.35) | C$3.85 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.53 (C$3.89) | C$4.28 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.64 (C$2.52) | C$3.11 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.50 (C$2.31) | C$2.46 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (C$40) | C$20 | + 99% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Salzburg (Austria) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (C$56) | C$52 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (C$24) | C$26 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €138 (C$213) | C$117 | + 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (C$73) | C$96 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.98 (C$4.59) | C$5.42 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.48 (C$5.35) | C$7 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €479 (C$737) | C$647 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (C$0.11) | C$0.83 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €65 (C$101) | C$35 | + 184% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.70 (C$7) | C$11 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 32 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 Salzburg (Austria) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,732 (€4,376) in Salzburg to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,300 in Abbotsford.
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