- Cost of Living
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- Barcelona
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barcelona (Spain) is 2% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (C$14) | C$14 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (C$9) | C$8 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.62 (C$5.34) | C$5.67 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.85 (C$1.26) | C$2.40 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.56 (C$3.78) | C$4.13 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.73 (C$2.56) | C$2.54 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.75 (C$5.54) | C$9 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.90 (C$2.81) | C$3.55 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.36 (C$2.00) | C$3.02 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.60 (C$0.89) | C$2.26 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$11) | C$15 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.60 (C$2.36) | C$2.18 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.15 (C$3.18) | C$1.87 | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Barcelona (Spain) is 41% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,150 (C$1,700) | C$1,186 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €935 (C$1,381) | C$982 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €149 (C$220) | C$104 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €897 (C$1,326) | C$919 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €652 (C$964) | C$695 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €225 (C$332) | C$64 | + 417% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €32 (C$47) | C$39 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €388 (C$573) | C$393 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (C$148) | C$111 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (C$14) | C$10 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$16) | C$25 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Barcelona (Spain) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €79 (C$117) | C$61 | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €28 (C$42) | C$41 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (C$119) | C$95 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €99 (C$146) | C$87 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Barcelona (Spain) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,707 (C$33,562) | C$23,851 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €0.99 (C$1.46) | C$1.19 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (C$71) | C$47 | + 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (C$20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Barcelona (Spain) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$10) | C$7 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.95 (C$5.84) | C$20 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €48 (C$71) | C$85 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.86 (C$7) | C$6 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.83 (C$4.18) | C$2.88 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.61 (C$5.33) | C$3.82 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.44 (C$2.13) | C$3.16 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.73 (C$2.56) | C$2.53 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (C$19) | C$19 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Barcelona (Spain) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (C$48) | C$45 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (C$25) | C$26 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (C$125) | C$84 | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €22 (C$33) | C$89 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (C$14) | C$9 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.38 (C$3.52) | C$5.72 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.53 (C$2.26) | C$5.43 | - 58% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €146 (C$216) | C$141 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (C$0.53) | C$1.04 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (C$74) | C$34 | + 115% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.58 (C$5.29) | C$10 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,292 prices entered by 429 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Barcelona (Spain) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,799
(€2,571)
in Barcelona
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,400
in Abbotsford.
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