Cost of living in Germany compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 7% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Germany | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (C$30) | C$25 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (C$17) | C$15 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.32 (C$8) | C$10 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.35 (C$2.12) | C$3.00 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.09 (C$6) | C$5.67 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.11 (C$4.89) | C$5.76 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (C$9) | C$13 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.28 (C$5.15) | C$5.25 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (C$3.14) | C$3.91 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 (C$1.75) | C$3.88 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$12) | C$23 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.10 (C$3.29) | C$3.50 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.72 (C$2.71) | C$3.10 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 13% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Germany | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,876 (C$2,949) | C$3,212 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,387 (C$2,181) | C$2,676 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €255 (C$401) | C$254 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,175 (C$1,847) | C$2,170 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €886 (C$1,393) | C$1,817 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €150 (C$237) | C$131 | + 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (C$41) | C$72 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €382 (C$600) | C$351 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (C$146) | C$210 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$13) | C$18 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (C$26) | C$32 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 29% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Germany | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (C$137) | C$84 | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €44 (C$69) | C$64 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (C$153) | C$135 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €155 (C$244) | C$170 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 8% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Germany | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,153 (C$42,679) | C$33,165 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.74 (C$2.73) | C$1.64 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (C$82) | C$112 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 33% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Germany | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (C$12) | C$13 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (C$12) | C$24 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €69 (C$108) | C$173 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.30 (C$7) | C$11 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.81 (C$4.41) | C$8 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.10 (C$4.88) | C$7 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.70 (C$2.67) | C$3.95 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.78 (C$2.80) | C$3.20 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (C$35) | C$34 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 19% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Germany | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (C$66) | C$72 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €27 (C$42) | C$34 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €160 (C$251) | C$219 | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €61 (C$96) | C$130 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (C$17) | C$16 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.14 (C$7) | C$5.96 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.34 (C$7) | C$8 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €585 (C$919) | C$694 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (C$0.15) | C$0.45 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (C$60) | C$64 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (C$14) | C$20 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2025.
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Cost of living in Germany is 11% cheaper than in Canada
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