Cost of living in Saarbrücken, Germany vs Kelowna, Canada
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| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 17% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (C$17) | C$17 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$12 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.29 (C$5.07) | C$7 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.83 (C$1.28) | C$2.43 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.03 (C$3.13) | C$3.97 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.33 (C$3.59) | C$2.82 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.79 (C$7) | C$13 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.21 (C$3.40) | C$3.21 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.46 (C$2.25) | C$1.89 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.83 (C$1.28) | C$3.29 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$11) | C$19 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.68 (C$2.58) | C$2.64 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (C$1.69) | C$2.63 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 31% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €944 (C$1,451) | C$1,961 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €700 (C$1,076) | C$1,723 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €145 (C$223) | C$209 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €528 (C$811) | C$1,579 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €375 (C$577) | C$1,147 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €116 (C$179) | C$78 | + 129% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (C$35) | C$64 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €476 (C$733) | C$464 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (C$169) | C$152 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.67 (C$9) | C$13 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$18) | C$25 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 26% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €63 (C$97) | C$72 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €26 (C$41) | C$83 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (C$128) | C$122 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (C$151) | C$129 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 41% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,160 (C$32,549) | C$21,915 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.38 (C$2.12) | C$1.24 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €58 (C$90) | C$67 | + 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (C$27) | C$23 | + 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 32% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.98 (C$9) | C$11 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (C$12) | C$21 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (C$87) | C$103 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.77 (C$4.25) | C$8 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.47 (C$3.80) | C$5.11 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.13 (C$3.28) | C$7 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.23 (C$1.89) | C$5.33 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.37 (C$2.11) | C$2.48 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (C$29) | C$25 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 10% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (C$51) | C$52 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (C$31) | C$26 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €125 (C$193) | C$124 | + 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (C$80) | C$87 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.01 (C$4.63) | C$5.39 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.03 (C$4.66) | C$7 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €464 (C$713) | C$610 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (C$0.20) | C$0.40 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (C$50) | C$54 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.59 (C$9) | C$12 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 125 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 11% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,400 in Kelowna you would need to make just about C$5,721 (€3,719) in Saarbrücken.
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