- 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 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.73 (C$5.61) | C$7 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (C$1.48) | C$2.42 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.10 (C$4.65) | C$4.06 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.46 (C$3.69) | C$3.96 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.12 (C$8) | C$11 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.44 (C$3.67) | C$3.81 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.55 (C$2.33) | C$2.37 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.92 (C$1.38) | C$3.51 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$10) | C$18 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.77 (C$2.66) | C$2.39 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (C$1.85) | C$2.26 | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 5% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,450 (C$2,177) | C$2,130 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,087 (C$1,632) | C$1,664 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €180 (C$271) | C$154 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €907 (C$1,362) | C$1,638 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €679 (C$1,020) | C$1,181 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €129 (C$194) | C$100 | + 94% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (C$35) | C$53 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €371 (C$558) | C$472 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (C$141) | C$157 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.42 (C$8) | C$12 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (C$19) | C$24 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 13% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €87 (C$130) | C$72 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (C$52) | C$58 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (C$138) | C$115 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 (C$171) | C$138 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 12% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,517 (C$30,809) | C$22,936 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (C$2.12) | C$1.30 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €73 (C$110) | C$109 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 18% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (C$9) | C$10 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (C$13) | C$21 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (C$90) | C$96 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.36 (C$5.05) | C$8 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.18 (C$3.27) | C$4.89 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.10 (C$3.16) | C$5.53 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (C$2.04) | C$2.86 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (C$2.15) | C$2.67 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (C$30) | C$25 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 17% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (C$47) | C$54 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (C$33) | C$27 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €128 (C$192) | C$145 | + 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (C$80) | C$97 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (C$14) | C$11 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.25 (C$4.89) | C$5.02 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.44 (C$5.16) | C$7 | - 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €454 (C$682) | C$600 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (C$0.18) | C$0.44 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (C$56) | C$63 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (C$10) | C$14 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 4% cheaper than in Canada
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