Cost of living in Germany compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 20% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Germany | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$20) | C$23 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (C$12) | C$12 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.83 (C$6) | C$8 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (C$1.53) | C$3.06 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.24 (C$4.35) | C$4.83 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.71 (C$3.64) | C$4.40 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.52 (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.54 (C$3.41) | C$4.64 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.79 (C$2.41) | C$3.01 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.93 (C$1.25) | C$3.85 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$9) | C$19 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.85 (C$2.48) | C$2.57 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.69 (C$2.27) | C$2.56 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 17% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Germany | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,679 (C$2,253) | C$2,622 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,378 (C$1,849) | C$2,103 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €182 (C$244) | C$206 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,106 (C$1,485) | C$1,834 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €885 (C$1,188) | C$1,443 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €126 (C$169) | C$128 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (C$40) | C$68 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €423 (C$567) | C$415 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €135 (C$181) | C$184 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$11) | C$12 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (C$23) | C$27 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 11% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Germany | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 (C$122) | C$75 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (C$49) | C$55 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (C$128) | C$118 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 (C$172) | C$152 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| 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 | €26,228 (C$35,203) | C$28,967 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.90 (C$2.55) | C$1.82 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €76 (C$103) | C$111 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 34% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Germany | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (C$14) | C$11 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (C$10) | C$24 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €38 (C$51) | C$99 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.38 (C$4.53) | C$9 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.78 (C$3.73) | C$5.56 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.97 (C$3.99) | C$5.78 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.75 (C$2.35) | C$3.45 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.63 (C$2.19) | C$3.16 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (C$28) | C$29 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 31% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Germany | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (C$50) | C$74 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (C$32) | C$30 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €154 (C$207) | C$143 | + 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (C$78) | C$114 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (C$15) | C$14 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.36 (C$4.51) | C$5.28 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.21 (C$5.65) | C$8 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €515 (C$692) | C$877 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (C$0.14) | C$0.46 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (C$51) | C$67 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (C$9) | C$18 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2022.
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Cost of living in Germany is 15% cheaper than in Canada
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