- Cost of Living
- Spain
- Canada
- Barcelona
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barcelona (Spain) is 4% 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 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.72 (C$5.53) | C$6 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.85 (C$1.26) | C$2.38 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.69 (C$3.99) | C$4.08 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.61 (C$2.40) | C$2.62 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.75 (C$5.57) | C$10 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.84 (C$2.74) | C$3.73 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.35 (C$2.00) | C$2.90 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.60 (C$0.89) | C$2.89 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$11) | C$16 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.58 (C$2.34) | C$2.31 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.15 (C$3.19) | C$1.76 | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Barcelona (Spain) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,150 (C$1,709) | C$1,186 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €932 (C$1,385) | C$982 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €149 (C$222) | C$117 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €871 (C$1,294) | C$919 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €634 (C$942) | C$695 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €238 (C$354) | C$64 | + 451% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €32 (C$48) | C$39 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €385 (C$572) | C$392 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (C$170) | C$111 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (C$13) | C$10 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$16) | C$26 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Barcelona (Spain) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (C$119) | C$61 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €27 (C$41) | C$41 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (C$116) | C$95 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (C$166) | C$87 | + 92% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Barcelona (Spain) is 44% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,775 (C$35,327) | C$22,684 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €0.99 (C$1.47) | C$1.19 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (C$71) | C$47 | + 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (C$19) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Barcelona (Spain) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.54 (C$7) | C$8 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (C$9) | C$20 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €51 (C$76) | C$85 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.34 (C$8) | C$7 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.78 (C$4.13) | C$3.90 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.01 (C$4.48) | C$3.90 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.39 (C$2.06) | C$3.21 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.94 (C$2.88) | C$2.46 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (C$19) | C$19 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Barcelona (Spain) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (C$48) | C$43 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (C$25) | C$27 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €83 (C$123) | C$84 | + 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €22 (C$33) | C$93 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (C$14) | C$9 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.36 (C$3.51) | C$5.44 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.53 (C$2.27) | C$5.57 | - 59% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €178 (C$265) | C$141 | + 88% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (C$0.53) | C$2.00 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (C$78) | C$34 | + 129% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.58 (C$5.32) | C$10 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,751 prices entered by 360 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
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$3,678
(€2,475)
in Barcelona
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,600
in Abbotsford.
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