- Cost of Living
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- Strasbourg
- Abbotsford
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Cost of living in Strasbourg, France compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Strasbourg (France) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (C$20) | C$15 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.26 (C$8) | C$5.69 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 (C$1.66) | C$2.05 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.00 (C$4.62) | C$4.81 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.77 (C$4.27) | C$2.90 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.57 (C$3.96) | C$4.00 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.48 (C$2.29) | C$3.34 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 (C$2.03) | C$3.36 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$10) | C$16 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.93 (C$2.97) | C$2.41 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.13 (C$1.74) | C$2.01 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Strasbourg (France) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,128 (C$1,736) | C$1,651 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €863 (C$1,330) | C$1,142 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €162 (C$249) | C$102 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €659 (C$1,015) | C$1,038 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €499 (C$768) | C$779 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €95 (C$147) | C$66 | + 121% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 (C$40) | C$39 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €395 (C$609) | C$351 | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €84 (C$130) | C$86 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (C$10) | C$9 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (C$22) | C$22 | - 0% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Strasbourg (France) is 64% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €93 (C$143) | C$59 | + 141% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (C$55) | C$40 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (C$137) | C$93 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (C$182) | C$92 | + 97% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Strasbourg (France) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,041 (C$30,860) | C$22,749 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.24 (C$1.90) | C$1.27 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (C$54) | C$67 | - 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Strasbourg (France) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (C$9) | C$8 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (C$15) | C$20 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €23 (C$36) | C$82 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.55 (C$7) | C$6 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.49 (C$5.38) | C$3.72 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.86 (C$4.40) | C$2.83 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (C$2.11) | C$3.09 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.19 (C$3.37) | C$2.46 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (C$29) | C$19 | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Strasbourg (France) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (C$55) | C$46 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (C$29) | C$26 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (C$61) | C$101 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (C$82) | C$85 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$8 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.07 (C$4.73) | C$5.34 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.53 (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €437 (C$673) | C$549 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (C$0.33) | C$1.04 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (C$91) | C$35 | + 160% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (C$11) | C$11 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 326 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Strasbourg (France) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,516
(€3,582)
in Strasbourg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,300
in Abbotsford.
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