Cost of living in Germany compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 8% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Germany | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (C$30) | C$25 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (C$17) | C$15 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.32 (C$8) | C$10 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 (C$2.09) | C$2.98 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.25 (C$7) | C$5.68 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.11 (C$4.87) | C$5.98 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (C$9) | C$13 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.28 (C$5.13) | C$5.25 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.79 (C$2.80) | C$3.86 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (C$1.67) | C$3.94 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$12) | C$22 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.10 (C$3.28) | C$3.39 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.72 (C$2.70) | C$3.20 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 14% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Germany | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,846 (C$2,888) | C$3,190 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,387 (C$2,171) | C$2,630 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €255 (C$399) | C$251 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,175 (C$1,838) | C$2,174 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €886 (C$1,386) | C$1,817 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €150 (C$235) | C$131 | + 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (C$41) | C$72 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €382 (C$597) | C$351 | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (C$146) | C$210 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$13) | C$18 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (C$26) | C$32 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 30% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Germany | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (C$137) | C$81 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €44 (C$69) | C$64 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (C$152) | C$135 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €155 (C$243) | C$170 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 8% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Germany | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,153 (C$42,479) | C$33,165 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.74 (C$2.72) | C$1.62 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (C$81) | C$112 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 33% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Germany | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (C$12) | C$13 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (C$12) | C$24 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €69 (C$107) | C$161 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.17 (C$8) | C$11 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.81 (C$4.39) | C$8 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.45 (C$3.83) | C$7 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.72 (C$2.69) | C$3.95 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.55 (C$2.43) | C$3.20 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (C$35) | C$34 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 20% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Germany | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (C$66) | C$72 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €27 (C$42) | C$34 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €160 (C$250) | C$219 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (C$97) | C$130 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$16) | C$16 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.17 (C$7) | C$5.96 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.24 (C$7) | C$8 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €585 (C$915) | C$713 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (C$0.15) | C$0.45 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (C$61) | C$64 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (C$14) | C$20 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Germany is 12% cheaper than in Canada
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