Cost of living in Germany compared to Canada
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Food | - 15% | |||
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Food in Germany is 15% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Germany | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (C$21) | C$24 | - 12% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (C$15) | C$14 | + 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6.00 (C$9) | C$10 | - 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (C$1.80) | C$3.28 | - 45% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.28 (C$6) | C$5.88 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.00 (C$4.42) | C$5.56 | - 21% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (C$9) | C$11 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.59 (C$3.81) | C$5.47 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.87 (C$2.76) | C$3.31 | - 17% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 (C$1.60) | C$4.03 | - 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$10) | C$21 | - 54% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.92 (C$2.82) | C$3.23 | - 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.88 (C$2.77) | C$2.58 | + 8% | |
Housing | - 3% | |||
Housing in Germany is about the same as in Canada | ||||
Germany | Canada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,001 (C$2,941) | C$2,911 | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,574 (C$2,313) | C$2,295 | + 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €227 (C$333) | C$240 | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,239 (C$1,822) | C$2,062 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €904 (C$1,329) | C$1,501 | - 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €163 (C$239) | C$128 | + 86% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €37 (C$55) | C$65 | - 16% | |
40” flat screen tv | €367 (C$540) | C$401 | + 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (C$162) | C$213 | - 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (C$9) | C$14 | - 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (C$26) | C$30 | - 13% | |
Clothes | + 11% | |||
Clothes in Germany is 11% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
Germany | Canada | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (C$127) | C$80 | + 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (C$55) | C$57 | - 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (C$131) | C$147 | - 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (C$177) | C$173 | + 2% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Germany is 6% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Germany | Canada | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,039 (C$48,570) | C$33,546 | + 45% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (C$2.68) | C$1.60 | + 67% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (C$76) | C$106 | - 29% | |
Personal Care | - 12% | |||
Personal Care in Germany is 12% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Germany | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (C$13) | C$11 | + 18% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (C$23) | C$24 | - 4% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 (C$106) | C$103 | + 3% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.99 (C$5.86) | C$10 | - 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.99 (C$4.39) | C$6 | - 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.20 (C$4.70) | C$6 | - 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.98 (C$2.91) | C$4.45 | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.68 (C$2.47) | C$3.63 | - 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (C$31) | C$31 | + 1% | |
Entertainment | - 21% | |||
Entertainment in Germany is 21% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Germany | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (C$68) | C$68 | + 1% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €25 (C$36) | C$31 | + 16% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (C$123) | C$217 | - 43% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (C$98) | C$129 | - 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$15) | C$15 | + 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.73 (C$5.48) | C$5.88 | - 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.43 (C$7) | C$8 | - 20% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €578 (C$849) | C$808 | + 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (C$0.20) | C$0.44 | - 56% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (C$59) | C$67 | - 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (C$12) | C$18 | - 32% | |
TOTAL | - 9% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Germany is 9% cheaper than in Canada
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