Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barcelona (Spain) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (C$20) | C$20 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.49 (C$5.12) | C$5.78 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.91 (C$1.33) | C$1.98 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.95 (C$4.33) | C$4.18 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.64 (C$2.40) | C$3.04 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (C$9) | C$10 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.61 (C$2.36) | C$4.24 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.10 (C$1.61) | C$3.76 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.91 (C$1.34) | C$3.41 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$10) | C$19 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.68 (C$2.46) | C$2.48 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (C$1.42) | C$1.93 | - 27% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Barcelona (Spain) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,518 (C$2,226) | C$2,136 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,088 (C$1,596) | C$1,241 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €125 (C$183) | C$133 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,051 (C$1,541) | C$1,120 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €769 (C$1,128) | C$806 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €94 (C$137) | C$66 | + 107% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (C$45) | C$54 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €415 (C$608) | C$311 | + 95% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €83 (C$121) | C$97 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$17) | C$25 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Barcelona (Spain) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (C$118) | C$60 | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (C$49) | C$39 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (C$134) | C$98 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (C$150) | C$117 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Barcelona (Spain) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,315 (C$34,180) | C$22,935 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 (C$1.99) | C$1.39 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (C$69) | C$67 | + 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (C$21) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Barcelona (Spain) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$11) | C$8 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (C$20) | C$22 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €66 (C$97) | C$77 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.22 (C$6) | C$6 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.44 (C$5.04) | C$3.85 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.42 (C$5.01) | C$4.28 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.93 (C$2.83) | C$3.11 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.39 (C$3.50) | C$2.46 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (C$27) | C$20 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Barcelona (Spain) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (C$50) | C$52 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (C$26) | C$26 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €55 (C$80) | C$117 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (C$75) | C$96 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (C$16) | C$9 | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.63 (C$3.86) | C$5.42 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.63 (C$7) | C$7 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €426 (C$625) | C$647 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (C$0.33) | C$0.83 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €57 (C$84) | C$35 | + 136% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.03 (C$7) | C$11 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,579 prices entered by 350 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Barcelona (Spain) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,500 (€4,434) in Barcelona to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,400 in Abbotsford.
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