Cost of living in Aveiro (Portugal) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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Food in Aveiro (Portugal) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
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Aveiro (Portugal) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
€8 (C$11) | C$20 | 44% |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
€6 (C$9) | C$10 | 7% |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
€2.68 (C$4.02) | C$5.78 | 30% |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
€0.66 (C$0.99) | C$1.98 | 50% |
12 eggs, large | ||
€1.79 (C$2.69) | C$4.18 | 36% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
€1.13 (C$1.70) | C$3.04 | 44% |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
€3.70 (C$5.55) | C$10 | 44% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
€1.20 (C$1.80) | C$4.24 | 57% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
€1.14 (C$1.71) | C$3.76 | 55% |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
€1.12 (C$1.68) | C$3.41 | 51% |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
€4.38 (C$7) | C$19 | 66% |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
€1.81 (C$2.71) | C$2.48 | 9% |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
€0.78 (C$1.17) | C$1.93 | 40% |
Housing in Aveiro (Portugal) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
Aveiro (Portugal) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
€677 (C$1,015) | C$2,136 | 52% |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
€411 (C$616) | C$1,241 | 50% |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
€113 (C$169) | C$133 | 26% |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
€474 (C$711) | C$1,120 | 37% |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
€342 (C$513) | C$806 | 36% |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
€70 (C$105) | C$66 | 58% |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
€18 (C$28) | C$54 | 49% |
40” flat screen TV | ||
€405 (C$608) | C$311 | 95% |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
€91 (C$136) | C$97 | 41% |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
€4.94 (C$7) | C$10 | 27% |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
€7 (C$10) | C$25 | 59% |
Clothes in Aveiro (Portugal) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
Aveiro (Portugal) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
€76 (C$114) | C$60 | 88% |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
€27 (C$40) | C$39 | 2% |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
€93 (C$139) | C$98 | 42% |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
€67 (C$101) | C$117 | 14% |
Transportation in Aveiro (Portugal) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
Aveiro (Portugal) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
€25,715 (C$38,567) | C$22,942 | 68% |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
€1.39 (C$2.08) | C$1.39 | 50% |
Monthly ticket public transport | ||
€33 (C$50) | C$67 | 25% |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
€14 (C$20) | - | - |
Personal Care in Aveiro (Portugal) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
Aveiro (Portugal) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
€6 (C$9) | C$8 | 10% |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
€7 (C$10) | C$22 | 52% |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
€57 (C$85) | C$77 | 10% |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
€3.88 (C$5.83) | C$6 | 10% |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
€3.81 (C$5.71) | C$3.85 | 49% |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
€4.09 (C$6) | C$4.28 | 43% |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
€1.05 (C$1.58) | C$3.11 | 49% |
Tube of toothpaste | ||
€2.71 (C$4.06) | C$2.46 | 65% |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
€11 (C$16) | C$20 | 20% |
Entertainment in Aveiro (Portugal) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
Aveiro (Portugal) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
€25 (C$37) | C$52 | 28% |
2 tickets to the movies | ||
€13 (C$19) | C$26 | 26% |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
€41 (C$62) | C$117 | 48% |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
€32 (C$48) | C$96 | 50% |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
€4.96 (C$7) | C$9 | 20% |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
€1.40 (C$2.10) | C$5.42 | 61% |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
€2.57 (C$3.85) | C$7 | 42% |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
€528 (C$792) | C$647 | 22% |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
€0.24 (C$0.37) | C$0.83 | 56% |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
€43 (C$64) | C$35 | 82% |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
€4.44 (C$7) | C$11 | 39% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,100 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,634 (€3,090) in Aveiro.