Cost of living in Germany compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 14% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Germany | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$22) | C$23 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (C$13) | C$13 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.14 (C$7) | C$8 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.20 (C$1.74) | C$3.06 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.56 (C$5.15) | C$5.15 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.80 (C$4.05) | C$4.85 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (C$9) | C$10 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.65 (C$3.85) | C$4.58 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.81 (C$2.62) | C$3.03 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.94 (C$1.37) | C$3.46 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$10) | C$18 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.83 (C$2.66) | C$2.62 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.65 (C$2.38) | C$3.01 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 4% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Germany | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,972 (C$2,857) | C$2,798 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,517 (C$2,198) | C$2,236 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €194 (C$281) | C$219 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,251 (C$1,813) | C$1,943 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €943 (C$1,366) | C$1,567 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €170 (C$246) | C$133 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (C$49) | C$70 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €408 (C$592) | C$416 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €144 (C$209) | C$195 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (C$13) | C$14 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (C$26) | C$30 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 14% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Germany | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (C$121) | C$81 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (C$52) | C$52 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (C$129) | C$122 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (C$176) | C$148 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 6% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Germany | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,515 (C$36,962) | C$29,369 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.97 (C$2.86) | C$1.85 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €73 (C$106) | C$112 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 21% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Germany | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (C$15) | C$12 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (C$11) | C$30 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €90 (C$131) | C$101 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.58 (C$5.19) | C$9 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.54 (C$3.67) | C$6 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.40 (C$4.93) | C$5.78 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (C$2.36) | C$4.13 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.53 (C$2.22) | C$3.03 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (C$31) | C$30 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 20% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Germany | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (C$59) | C$66 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (C$34) | C$30 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (C$122) | C$163 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (C$86) | C$109 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (C$15) | C$13 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.45 (C$4.99) | C$5.06 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.04 (C$5.85) | C$7 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €578 (C$838) | C$811 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (C$0.14) | C$0.43 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (C$63) | C$58 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (C$12) | C$17 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Germany is 6% cheaper than in Canada
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