Cost of living in Stuttgart (Germany) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 8% | |||
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| Food in Stuttgart (Germany) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Stuttgart | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (C$19) | C$20 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.88 (C$5.65) | C$5.78 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (C$1.53) | C$1.98 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.48 (C$5.07) | C$4.18 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.69 (C$3.92) | C$3.17 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.41 (C$8) | C$10 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.49 (C$3.63) | C$4.24 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.51 (C$2.20) | C$3.76 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (C$1.31) | C$3.41 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (C$7) | C$19 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.54 (C$2.24) | C$2.48 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.07 (C$3.01) | C$1.93 | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Stuttgart (Germany) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Stuttgart | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,178 (C$1,715) | C$2,136 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,014 (C$1,476) | C$1,257 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €157 (C$228) | C$124 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €940 (C$1,369) | C$1,120 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €780 (C$1,136) | C$805 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €105 (C$153) | C$66 | + 131% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (C$36) | C$54 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €371 (C$541) | C$311 | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €96 (C$139) | C$97 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (C$20) | C$25 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Stuttgart (Germany) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (C$115) | C$60 | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (C$51) | C$39 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (C$113) | C$98 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (C$162) | C$117 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Stuttgart (Germany) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,526 (C$32,798) | C$22,942 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (C$2.67) | C$1.67 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €64 (C$93) | C$67 | + 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (C$30) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Stuttgart (Germany) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Stuttgart | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (C$14) | C$8 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (C$15) | C$22 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (C$69) | C$77 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.79 (C$4.06) | C$6 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.21 (C$3.22) | C$3.85 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.20 (C$3.20) | C$4.33 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.43 (C$2.09) | C$3.16 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.56 (C$2.27) | C$2.46 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (C$30) | C$20 | + 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Stuttgart (Germany) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Stuttgart | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (C$53) | C$51 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (C$29) | C$27 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 (C$151) | C$135 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (C$77) | C$96 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (C$13) | C$10 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.77 (C$5.50) | C$5.42 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.74 (C$5.44) | C$7 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €513 (C$746) | C$647 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (C$0.15) | C$0.24 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (C$65) | C$37 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (C$10) | C$11 | - 9% | |
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TOTAL | + 10% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 35 prices entered by 16 different people.
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