Cost of living in Darmstadt, Germany vs Kelowna, Canada
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| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Darmstadt (Germany) is 19% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (C$16) | C$17 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$12 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.28 (C$6) | C$7 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 (C$1.31) | C$2.43 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.41 (C$3.63) | C$3.97 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.33 (C$3.51) | C$2.82 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.44 (C$7) | C$13 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.21 (C$3.34) | C$3.21 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (C$2.26) | C$1.89 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.05 (C$1.59) | C$3.29 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (C$10) | C$19 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (C$2.69) | C$2.64 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.83 (C$1.25) | C$2.63 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Darmstadt (Germany) is 17% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,150 (C$1,732) | C$1,961 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €840 (C$1,266) | C$1,723 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €180 (C$271) | C$209 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €788 (C$1,186) | C$1,579 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €625 (C$941) | C$1,147 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €140 (C$211) | C$78 | + 169% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (C$35) | C$64 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €384 (C$579) | C$464 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €76 (C$114) | C$152 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.99 (C$9) | C$13 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$17) | C$25 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Darmstadt (Germany) is 9% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (C$127) | C$72 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (C$54) | C$83 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (C$137) | C$122 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (C$147) | C$129 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Darmstadt (Germany) is 37% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,050 (C$36,221) | C$21,915 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (C$2.15) | C$1.24 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €55 (C$83) | C$67 | + 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (C$25) | C$23 | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Darmstadt (Germany) is 38% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (C$17) | C$11 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 (C$8) | C$21 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (C$45) | C$103 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6.00 (C$9) | C$8 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.39 (C$3.60) | C$5.11 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.67 (C$4.02) | C$7 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (C$1.80) | C$5.33 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.33 (C$2.01) | C$2.48 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (C$23) | C$25 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Darmstadt (Germany) is 22% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (C$39) | C$52 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (C$26) | C$26 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €75 (C$114) | C$124 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (C$72) | C$87 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.22 (C$4.86) | C$5.39 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.20 (C$4.82) | C$7 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €461 (C$694) | C$610 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (C$0.14) | C$0.40 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (C$49) | C$54 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.74 (C$9) | C$12 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 147 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Darmstadt (Germany) is 8% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,200 in Kelowna you would need to make just about C$5,684 (€3,774) in Darmstadt.
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