- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Germany compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 13% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (C$16) | C$18 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.83 (C$5.81) | C$7 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (C$1.45) | C$2.47 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.82 (C$4.28) | C$4.11 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.60 (C$3.94) | C$4.10 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.00 (C$8) | C$11 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.34 (C$3.55) | C$3.69 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.51 (C$2.29) | C$2.36 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 (C$1.47) | C$3.55 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$10) | C$19 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.77 (C$2.68) | C$2.40 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 (C$1.99) | C$2.34 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 7% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,418 (C$2,149) | C$2,121 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,087 (C$1,647) | C$1,647 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €187 (C$284) | C$163 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €853 (C$1,294) | C$1,658 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €634 (C$961) | C$1,210 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €120 (C$183) | C$107 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (C$36) | C$52 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €393 (C$596) | C$484 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €84 (C$128) | C$157 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.18 (C$8) | C$12 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (C$20) | C$24 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 17% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €82 (C$125) | C$70 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (C$56) | C$58 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (C$135) | C$116 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (C$178) | C$141 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 10% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,925 (C$30,209) | C$22,736 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (C$2.00) | C$1.24 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €72 (C$110) | C$111 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 17% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (C$13) | C$21 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (C$89) | C$91 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.32 (C$5.03) | C$8 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.96 (C$2.97) | C$4.95 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.98 (C$3.00) | C$5.50 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 (C$2.00) | C$3.00 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.40 (C$2.13) | C$2.90 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (C$30) | C$25 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 9% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (C$48) | C$54 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (C$32) | C$28 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €105 (C$159) | C$154 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (C$75) | C$96 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (C$14) | C$12 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.13 (C$4.74) | C$4.85 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.48 (C$5.28) | C$7 | - 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €458 (C$695) | C$586 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (C$0.34) | C$0.45 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (C$66) | C$61 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (C$9) | C$14 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 4% cheaper than in Canada
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