Cost of living in Stuttgart (Germany) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Stuttgart (Germany) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Stuttgart | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (C$26) | C$23 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (C$15) | C$13 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.51 (C$9) | C$6 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (C$2.20) | C$2.41 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.93 (C$6) | C$4.70 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.84 (C$4.45) | C$3.95 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (C$13) | C$11 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.87 (C$4.49) | C$4.85 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.40 (C$2.19) | C$3.95 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.93 (C$1.45) | C$3.50 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$11) | C$20 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.83 (C$2.87) | C$2.68 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.84 (C$2.88) | C$2.16 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Stuttgart (Germany) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Stuttgart | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,661 (C$2,602) | C$2,300 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,303 (C$2,041) | C$1,599 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €177 (C$277) | C$120 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,028 (C$1,610) | C$1,347 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €865 (C$1,355) | C$985 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €123 (C$192) | C$69 | + 180% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (C$42) | C$60 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €422 (C$661) | C$311 | + 112% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €144 (C$225) | C$140 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (C$15) | C$10 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (C$23) | C$26 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Stuttgart (Germany) is 68% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Stuttgart | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (C$144) | C$70 | + 107% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (C$61) | C$41 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (C$154) | C$105 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (C$179) | C$120 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Stuttgart (Germany) is 54% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Stuttgart | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,159 (C$37,839) | C$24,609 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (C$2.86) | C$1.69 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €60 (C$95) | C$60 | + 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (C$32) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Stuttgart (Germany) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Stuttgart | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (C$13) | C$8 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (C$14) | C$22 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (C$92) | C$77 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.79 (C$4.37) | C$6 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.38 (C$3.73) | C$4.17 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.15 (C$3.37) | C$4.59 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.69 (C$2.64) | C$3.11 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.58 (C$2.48) | C$3.02 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (C$38) | C$22 | + 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Stuttgart (Germany) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Stuttgart | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (C$61) | C$61 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (C$38) | C$27 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (C$148) | C$118 | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (C$76) | C$97 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (C$14) | C$12 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.42 (C$5.35) | C$4.71 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.84 (C$6) | C$7 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €513 (C$803) | C$647 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (C$0.15) | C$0.24 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (C$68) | C$38 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (C$13) | C$13 | + 1% | |
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TOTAL | + 21% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 109 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2025.
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