Cost of living in Karlsruhe, Germany vs Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
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Food | - 14% | |||
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Food in Karlsruhe (Germany) is 14% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (C$19) | C$20 | - 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$11 | + 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.96 (C$6) | C$7 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 (C$1.35) | C$2.54 | - 47% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.32 (C$5.06) | C$3.95 | + 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.56 (C$3.91) | C$4.50 | - 13% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.30 (C$8) | C$11 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 (C$3.53) | C$3.70 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.13 (C$1.72) | C$1.89 | - 9% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.87 (C$1.32) | C$4.03 | - 67% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (C$9) | C$18 | - 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.68 (C$2.55) | C$2.41 | + 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.41 (C$2.14) | C$2.59 | - 17% | |
Housing | - 0% | |||
Housing in Karlsruhe (Germany) is about the same as in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,414 (C$2,154) | C$1,585 | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €954 (C$1,453) | C$1,071 | + 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 (C$183) | C$229 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €770 (C$1,174) | C$1,130 | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €577 (C$880) | C$843 | + 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €115 (C$175) | C$156 | + 12% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (C$37) | C$79 | - 53% | |
40” flat screen tv | €469 (C$714) | C$377 | + 89% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (C$161) | C$156 | + 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$10) | C$9 | + 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (C$20) | C$18 | + 13% | |
Clothes | + 0% | |||
Clothes in Karlsruhe (Germany) is about the same as in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (C$128) | C$72 | + 79% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (C$41) | C$60 | - 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (C$112) | C$118 | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 (C$174) | C$124 | + 41% | |
Transportation | + 41% | |||
Transportation in Karlsruhe (Germany) is 41% more expensive than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,773 (C$33,180) | C$26,886 | + 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (C$1.99) | C$1.22 | + 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (C$94) | C$63 | + 47% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (C$32) | C$26 | + 24% | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in Karlsruhe (Germany) is 6% more expensive than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (C$15) | C$9 | + 54% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €19 (C$29) | C$21 | + 33% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €52 (C$79) | C$75 | + 5% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.85 (C$5.87) | C$7 | - 19% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.99 (C$3.03) | C$4.96 | - 39% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.65 (C$5.56) | C$5.31 | + 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.69 (C$2.57) | C$2.57 | - 0% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.58 (C$2.41) | C$2.73 | - 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (C$26) | C$19 | + 33% | |
Entertainment | - 14% | |||
Entertainment in Karlsruhe (Germany) is 14% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (C$38) | C$47 | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €21 (C$31) | C$27 | + 17% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 (C$81) | C$131 | - 39% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (C$74) | C$91 | - 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$11) | C$8 | + 40% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.08 (C$4.69) | C$4.59 | + 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.29 (C$5.01) | C$6 | - 19% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €438 (C$668) | C$757 | - 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (C$0.17) | C$0.17 | - 4% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (C$55) | C$66 | - 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.89 (C$9) | C$15 | - 39% | |
TOTAL | + 3% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Karlsruhe (Germany) is about the same as in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,553 (€2,988) in Karlsruhe to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$4,400 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
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