- Cost of Living
- France
- Canada
- Strasbourg
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Strasbourg, France compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Strasbourg (France) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (C$19) | C$14 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (C$11) | C$8 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.10 (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.13 (C$1.67) | C$2.40 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.96 (C$4.35) | C$4.13 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.76 (C$4.05) | C$2.54 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$10) | C$9 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.48 (C$3.64) | C$3.55 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.52 (C$2.23) | C$3.02 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.29 (C$1.90) | C$2.26 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$10) | C$15 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.93 (C$2.84) | C$2.18 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.03 (C$1.52) | C$1.87 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Strasbourg (France) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,128 (C$1,656) | C$1,186 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €873 (C$1,282) | C$982 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €139 (C$204) | C$104 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €688 (C$1,011) | C$919 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €509 (C$747) | C$695 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €91 (C$134) | C$64 | + 108% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 (C$38) | C$39 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €395 (C$580) | C$393 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €84 (C$124) | C$111 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (C$9) | C$10 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (C$20) | C$25 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Strasbourg (France) is 57% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €89 (C$131) | C$61 | + 117% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (C$54) | C$41 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (C$126) | C$95 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (C$174) | C$87 | + 101% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Strasbourg (France) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,797 (C$30,549) | C$23,851 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.24 (C$1.82) | C$1.19 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (C$53) | C$47 | + 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Strasbourg (France) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (C$9) | C$7 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (C$14) | C$20 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €23 (C$34) | C$85 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.55 (C$7) | C$6 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.54 (C$5.20) | C$2.88 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.86 (C$4.20) | C$3.82 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.47 (C$2.16) | C$3.16 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 (C$3.24) | C$2.53 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (C$28) | C$19 | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Strasbourg (France) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (C$52) | C$45 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (C$28) | C$26 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (C$58) | C$84 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (C$78) | C$89 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$11) | C$9 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.07 (C$4.51) | C$5.72 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.53 (C$7) | C$5.43 | + 23% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €490 (C$720) | C$850 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (C$0.32) | C$1.04 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (C$87) | C$34 | + 154% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 212 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Strasbourg (France) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,208
(€2,865)
in Strasbourg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,900
in Abbotsford.
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