Cost of living in Strasbourg (France) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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Food | - 12% | |||
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Food in Strasbourg (France) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (C$19) | C$20 | - 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.80 (C$6) | C$5.78 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (C$1.31) | C$1.98 | - 34% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.90 (C$3.91) | C$4.18 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.86 (C$3.86) | C$3.17 | + 22% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.75 (C$3.71) | C$4.24 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.56 (C$2.11) | C$3.76 | - 44% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.63 (C$2.21) | C$3.41 | - 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$9) | C$19 | - 53% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.03 (C$2.73) | C$2.48 | + 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.12 (C$1.51) | C$1.93 | - 22% | |
Housing | - 15% | |||
Housing in Strasbourg (France) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,214 (C$1,638) | C$2,136 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €880 (C$1,188) | C$1,241 | - 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €128 (C$173) | C$124 | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €721 (C$973) | C$1,120 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €515 (C$695) | C$805 | - 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €100 (C$135) | C$66 | + 103% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (C$36) | C$54 | - 34% | |
40” flat screen tv | €398 (C$538) | C$311 | + 73% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €85 (C$114) | C$97 | + 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (C$20) | C$25 | - 22% | |
Clothes | + 46% | |||
Clothes in Strasbourg (France) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €94 (C$126) | C$60 | + 110% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (C$48) | C$39 | + 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (C$124) | C$98 | + 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 (C$173) | C$117 | + 47% | |
Transportation | + 10% | |||
Transportation in Strasbourg (France) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,388 (C$27,516) | C$22,942 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.28 (C$1.72) | C$1.40 | + 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (C$71) | C$67 | + 6% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 (C$21) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 21% | |||
Personal Care in Strasbourg (France) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (C$10) | C$8 | + 23% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (C$12) | C$22 | - 44% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (C$32) | C$77 | - 59% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.57 (C$6) | C$6 | - 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.33 (C$4.50) | C$3.85 | + 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.89 (C$3.90) | C$4.33 | - 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (C$1.85) | C$3.16 | - 41% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.27 (C$3.06) | C$2.46 | + 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (C$29) | C$20 | + 43% | |
Entertainment | - 19% | |||
Entertainment in Strasbourg (France) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (C$45) | C$51 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (C$25) | C$27 | - 6% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (C$68) | C$135 | - 50% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (C$71) | C$96 | - 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.07 (C$4.15) | C$5.42 | - 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.80 (C$6) | C$7 | - 1% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €469 (C$633) | C$647 | - 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (C$0.32) | C$0.83 | - 61% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (C$81) | C$37 | + 117% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (C$10) | C$11 | - 5% | |
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TOTAL | - 8% |
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
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