Cost of living in Vancouver, Canada vs Wolfsburg, Germany
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Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Vancouver (Canada) is about the same as in Wolfsburg (Germany) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$20 (€14) | €17 | - 22% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$10 (€7) | €8 | - 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (€4.68) | €5.00 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.29 (€1.54) | €1.00 | + 54% | |
12 eggs, large | C$4.14 (€2.78) | €2.93 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.44 (€2.98) | €3.50 | - 15% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (€7) | €4.04 | + 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.42 (€2.29) | €3.25 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.67 (€1.79) | €1.75 | + 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.77 (€1.86) | €0.93 | + 99% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$21 (€14) | €7 | + 107% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.64 (€1.77) | €1.83 | - 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.40 (€1.61) | €1.50 | + 7% | |
Housing | + 66% | |||
Housing in Vancouver (Canada) is 66% more expensive than in Wolfsburg (Germany) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,923 (€1,960) | €813 | + 141% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,175 (€1,459) | €625 | + 133% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$104 (€69) | €50 | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,203 (€1,478) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,474 (€989) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$68 (€45) | €50 | - 9% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$62 (€41) | €16 | + 164% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$385 (€258) | €300 | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$135 (€90) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (€7) | €8 | - 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$27 (€18) | €15 | + 20% | |
Clothes | - 15% | |||
Clothes in Vancouver (Canada) is 15% cheaper than in Wolfsburg (Germany) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$82 (€55) | €90 | - 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$49 (€33) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$112 (€75) | €97 | - 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$148 (€99) | €90 | + 10% | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in Vancouver (Canada) is about the same as in Wolfsburg (Germany) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$21,143 (€14,179) | €21,200 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.28 (€0.86) | €1.36 | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$112 (€75) | €59 | + 28% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$28 (€19) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 8% | |||
Personal Care in Vancouver (Canada) is 8% more expensive than in Wolfsburg (Germany) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (€6) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$23 (€15) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$119 (€80) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (€7) | €2.50 | + 175% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.13 (€3.44) | €5.00 | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.58 (€3.74) | €3.10 | + 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.56 (€2.39) | €0.91 | + 162% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$3.22 (€2.16) | €1.20 | + 80% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 (€16) | €18 | - 11% | |
Entertainment | + 16% | |||
Entertainment in Vancouver (Canada) is 16% more expensive than in Wolfsburg (Germany) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$56 (€38) | €32 | + 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (€21) | €19 | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$192 (€128) | €100 | + 28% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$97 (€65) | €52 | + 26% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$13 (€8) | €6.00 | + 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.99 (€3.34) | €3.02 | + 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6 (€4.35) | €3.27 | + 33% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$541 (€363) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.50 (€0.34) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$59 (€40) | €40 | - 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (€10) | €5.50 | + 84% | |
TOTAL | + 16% |

These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Vancouver (Canada) is 16% more expensive than in Wolfsburg (Germany)
For example, you would need at least €2,673 (C$3,986) in Vancouver to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,300 in Wolfsburg.
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