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Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barcelona (Spain) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (C$15) | C$15 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (C$11) | C$9 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.40 (C$5.14) | C$5.69 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.82 (C$1.24) | C$2.05 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.85 (C$4.32) | C$4.81 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.56 (C$2.36) | C$2.90 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.54 (C$7) | C$10 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.78 (C$2.69) | C$4.00 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.08 (C$1.63) | C$3.34 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.79 (C$1.19) | C$3.36 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (C$8) | C$16 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.61 (C$2.43) | C$2.41 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.12 (C$1.69) | C$2.01 | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Barcelona (Spain) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,453 (C$2,196) | C$1,651 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,045 (C$1,579) | C$1,142 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €147 (C$222) | C$102 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €895 (C$1,353) | C$1,038 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €689 (C$1,041) | C$779 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €99 (C$150) | C$66 | + 126% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (C$45) | C$39 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €380 (C$575) | C$351 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (C$138) | C$86 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (C$13) | C$9 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$16) | C$22 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Barcelona (Spain) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €73 (C$110) | C$59 | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €28 (C$42) | C$40 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (C$120) | C$93 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €97 (C$146) | C$92 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Barcelona (Spain) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,500 (C$26,456) | C$22,749 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (C$1.92) | C$1.27 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (C$79) | C$65 | + 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (C$20) | C$31 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Barcelona (Spain) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.93 (C$9) | C$20 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (C$74) | C$96 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.63 (C$7) | C$6 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.84 (C$4.30) | C$3.72 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.23 (C$4.88) | C$2.83 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.42 (C$2.15) | C$3.09 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.76 (C$2.67) | C$2.46 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (C$21) | C$19 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Barcelona (Spain) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (C$50) | C$46 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (C$27) | C$26 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (C$109) | C$101 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (C$60) | C$85 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$15) | C$8 | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.78 (C$2.69) | C$5.34 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (C$4.54) | C$5.67 | - 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €473 (C$715) | C$549 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (C$0.26) | C$1.04 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (C$67) | C$35 | + 91% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.03 (C$8) | C$11 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,060 prices entered by 462 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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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$4,976
(€3,291)
in Barcelona
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,800
in Abbotsford.
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