Cost of living in Hamburg, Germany vs Edmonton, Canada
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| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hamburg (Germany) is 15% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (C$17) | C$21 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$12 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.85 (C$5.74) | C$8 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (C$1.57) | C$2.10 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.86 (C$5.76) | C$3.88 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.97 (C$4.43) | C$4.29 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.28 (C$8) | C$11 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.70 (C$4.02) | C$4.74 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.67 (C$2.48) | C$3.47 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (C$1.47) | C$3.93 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (C$14) | C$21 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.76 (C$2.62) | C$2.42 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.47 (C$2.19) | C$2.09 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Hamburg (Germany) is 29% more expensive than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,016 (C$3,007) | C$1,445 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,435 (C$2,139) | C$1,317 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €268 (C$400) | C$262 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,071 (C$1,597) | C$1,451 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €755 (C$1,126) | C$1,024 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €110 (C$164) | C$173 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (C$34) | C$51 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €509 (C$759) | C$335 | + 126% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (C$163) | C$128 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.39 (C$8) | C$11 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (C$19) | C$22 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Hamburg (Germany) is 56% more expensive than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (C$117) | C$73 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €48 (C$71) | C$44 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (C$126) | C$119 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €152 (C$227) | C$129 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Hamburg (Germany) is 46% more expensive than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,021 (C$32,836) | C$28,358 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 (C$1.96) | C$0.95 | + 106% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €92 (C$137) | C$93 | + 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (C$31) | C$22 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Hamburg (Germany) is 10% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (C$12) | C$12 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (C$17) | C$22 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (C$75) | C$75 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.69 (C$5.51) | C$8 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.62 (C$3.91) | C$4.46 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.43 (C$3.63) | C$4.97 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.51 (C$2.25) | C$3.09 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.63 (C$2.43) | C$2.75 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (C$36) | C$26 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Hamburg (Germany) is 9% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (C$49) | C$53 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (C$37) | C$32 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €115 (C$171) | C$112 | + 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (C$85) | C$102 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (C$17) | C$11 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.58 (C$5.34) | C$5.30 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.83 (C$5.71) | C$7 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €489 (C$729) | C$542 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (C$0.17) | C$0.50 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (C$82) | C$55 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (C$11) | C$16 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hamburg (Germany) is 16% more expensive than in Edmonton (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,430 (€3,642) in Hamburg to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$4,700 in Edmonton.
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