Cost of living in Germany compared to Canada
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| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 27% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Germany | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (C$16) | C$21 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$11) | C$12 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.90 (C$5.29) | C$8 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.02 (C$1.38) | C$2.81 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.13 (C$4.25) | C$4.56 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.28 (C$3.09) | C$4.36 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.97 (C$7) | C$10 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.44 (C$3.31) | C$4.18 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.56 (C$2.12) | C$2.85 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.88 (C$1.19) | C$3.67 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (C$8) | C$18 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.82 (C$2.48) | C$2.63 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.37 (C$1.86) | C$2.58 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 21% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Germany | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,753 (C$2,379) | C$2,897 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,314 (C$1,783) | C$2,260 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €193 (C$262) | C$238 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,066 (C$1,447) | C$1,855 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €759 (C$1,030) | C$1,490 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €144 (C$195) | C$147 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (C$42) | C$72 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €376 (C$511) | C$411 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €136 (C$185) | C$183 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (C$9) | C$12 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (C$21) | C$27 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 8% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Germany | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (C$111) | C$73 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (C$47) | C$50 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (C$118) | C$115 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (C$151) | C$147 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Germany | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,829 (C$32,346) | C$26,873 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (C$2.47) | C$1.68 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €81 (C$110) | C$120 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 41% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Germany | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (C$10) | C$10 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (C$10) | C$21 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €52 (C$70) | C$166 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.17 (C$4.31) | C$9 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.56 (C$3.48) | C$5.53 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.04 (C$4.13) | C$5.70 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.58 (C$2.14) | C$3.39 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.66 (C$2.26) | C$3.13 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (C$28) | C$29 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 28% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Germany | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (C$49) | C$67 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (C$33) | C$30 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €83 (C$112) | C$153 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (C$68) | C$103 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$13) | C$13 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.12 (C$4.23) | C$5.07 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.92 (C$5.32) | C$8 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €542 (C$736) | C$781 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (C$0.14) | C$0.38 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (C$49) | C$62 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (C$10) | C$17 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2022.
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Cost of living in Germany is 18% cheaper than in Canada
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