Cost of living in Germany compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 14% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (C$17) | C$18 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$11 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.88 (C$5.62) | C$7 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (C$1.37) | C$2.37 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.87 (C$4.16) | C$3.88 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.53 (C$3.67) | C$3.88 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.12 (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.34 (C$3.39) | C$3.78 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.62 (C$2.35) | C$2.40 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.93 (C$1.35) | C$3.31 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (C$9) | C$18 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.80 (C$2.61) | C$2.32 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (C$1.81) | C$2.04 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 4% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,477 (C$2,142) | C$2,160 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,111 (C$1,611) | C$1,607 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €200 (C$290) | C$166 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €921 (C$1,336) | C$1,609 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €699 (C$1,014) | C$1,094 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €131 (C$190) | C$108 | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (C$33) | C$53 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €402 (C$583) | C$426 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (C$124) | C$161 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.90 (C$9) | C$11 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (C$19) | C$23 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 18% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (C$116) | C$67 | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (C$55) | C$54 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (C$132) | C$113 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 (C$165) | C$136 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 9% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,274 (C$30,854) | C$24,940 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (C$2.07) | C$1.24 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €76 (C$111) | C$112 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 20% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (C$9) | C$11 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (C$16) | C$22 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (C$81) | C$85 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.76 (C$5.45) | C$8 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.04 (C$2.96) | C$5.03 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.38 (C$3.45) | C$5.01 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.35 (C$1.95) | C$2.98 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.52 (C$2.21) | C$2.31 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (C$28) | C$24 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 18% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (C$49) | C$54 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (C$30) | C$28 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €85 (C$123) | C$163 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (C$83) | C$101 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (C$13) | C$12 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.17 (C$4.59) | C$4.87 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.69 (C$5.35) | C$7 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €457 (C$663) | C$562 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (C$0.15) | C$0.38 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (C$58) | C$59 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (C$10) | C$14 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2020.
Exchange rate:
1.450
CAD
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,399 prices entered by 2,813 different people.
Cost of living in Germany is 5% cheaper than in Canada
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 8% more expensive than in Canada
- Cost of living in Andorra is 8% cheaper than in Canada
- Cost of living in Angola is 28% cheaper than in Canada
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 21% cheaper than in Canada
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 20% more expensive than in Canada
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 7% more expensive than in Canada
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Canada
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Canada