Cost of living in Germany compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 21% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Germany | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (C$16) | C$20 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$11 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.56 (C$5.06) | C$8 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (C$1.38) | C$2.57 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.02 (C$4.30) | C$4.30 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 (C$3.12) | C$4.48 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.06 (C$7) | C$11 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.42 (C$3.45) | C$3.95 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (C$2.14) | C$2.75 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.83 (C$1.18) | C$3.38 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.89 (C$8) | C$19 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.73 (C$2.47) | C$2.55 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.38 (C$1.96) | C$2.06 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| 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 | €1,752 (C$2,495) | C$2,277 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,292 (C$1,840) | C$1,706 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €190 (C$271) | C$195 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €998 (C$1,421) | C$1,510 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €737 (C$1,050) | C$1,149 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €123 (C$175) | C$130 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (C$45) | C$55 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €357 (C$508) | C$380 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (C$129) | C$172 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.85 (C$8) | C$10 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (C$20) | C$27 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 7% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Germany | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (C$110) | C$71 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (C$49) | C$54 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (C$114) | C$116 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 (C$162) | C$142 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 24% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Germany | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,112 (C$32,909) | C$26,505 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (C$2.10) | C$1.37 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €81 (C$115) | C$96 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 37% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Germany | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (C$10) | C$23 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (C$66) | C$119 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.93 (C$4.17) | C$8 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.00 (C$2.85) | C$4.94 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.43 (C$3.47) | C$5.33 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (C$1.95) | C$3.11 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.59 (C$2.26) | C$2.44 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (C$28) | C$25 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 24% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Germany | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (C$47) | C$58 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (C$32) | C$28 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €112 (C$159) | C$157 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (C$76) | C$107 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (C$12) | C$13 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.04 (C$4.33) | C$5.23 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.88 (C$5.53) | C$7 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €492 (C$701) | C$574 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (C$0.15) | C$0.50 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (C$50) | C$59 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (C$10) | C$14 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2022.
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Cost of living in Germany is 5% cheaper than in Canada
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