Cost of living in Essen, Germany vs Kelowna, Canada
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| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Essen (Germany) is 14% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (C$17) | C$17 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (C$10) | C$12 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.15 (C$6) | C$7 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (C$1.44) | C$2.43 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.62 (C$3.97) | C$3.97 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.33 (C$3.53) | C$2.82 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.84 (C$7) | C$13 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 (C$3.52) | C$3.21 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.29 (C$1.96) | C$1.89 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.80 (C$1.21) | C$3.29 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (C$10) | C$19 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.77 (C$2.69) | C$2.64 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 (C$1.99) | C$2.63 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Essen (Germany) is 27% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €940 (C$1,426) | C$1,961 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €598 (C$908) | C$1,723 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €142 (C$215) | C$209 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €615 (C$933) | C$1,579 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €427 (C$648) | C$1,147 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €145 (C$220) | C$78 | + 180% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (C$38) | C$64 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €447 (C$679) | C$464 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €134 (C$203) | C$152 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$13) | C$13 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (C$20) | C$25 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Essen (Germany) is 7% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (C$125) | C$72 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €49 (C$74) | C$83 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (C$125) | C$122 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (C$169) | C$129 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Essen (Germany) is 55% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,629 (C$34,330) | C$21,915 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (C$2.18) | C$1.24 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €66 (C$101) | C$67 | + 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (C$34) | C$23 | + 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Essen (Germany) is 20% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (C$13) | C$11 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (C$20) | C$21 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €77 (C$116) | C$103 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.52 (C$3.82) | C$8 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.73 (C$2.63) | C$5.11 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.36 (C$3.58) | C$7 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.35 (C$2.05) | C$5.33 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.38 (C$2.09) | C$2.48 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (C$25) | C$25 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Essen (Germany) is 15% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (C$47) | C$52 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (C$29) | C$26 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €89 (C$135) | C$124 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (C$85) | C$87 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$11) | C$9 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.15 (C$4.77) | C$5.39 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.49 (C$5.30) | C$7 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €460 (C$697) | C$610 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (C$0.18) | C$0.40 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €27 (C$41) | C$54 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (C$10) | C$12 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 138 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Essen (Germany) is 4% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,700 in Kelowna you would need to make just about C$5,466 (€3,603) in Essen.
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