Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barcelona (Spain) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$23) | C$20 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$13) | C$10 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.88 (C$5.96) | C$5.78 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.91 (C$1.39) | C$1.98 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.78 (C$4.27) | C$4.18 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.82 (C$2.79) | C$3.04 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.78 (C$2.74) | C$4.24 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.25 (C$1.92) | C$3.76 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (C$1.54) | C$3.41 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$11) | C$19 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 (C$2.78) | C$2.48 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 (C$1.54) | C$1.93 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Barcelona (Spain) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,477 (C$2,267) | C$2,136 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,094 (C$1,680) | C$1,241 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €132 (C$203) | C$133 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,075 (C$1,650) | C$1,120 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €755 (C$1,159) | C$806 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €92 (C$141) | C$66 | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (C$45) | C$54 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €342 (C$526) | C$311 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €87 (C$134) | C$97 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (C$14) | C$10 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$16) | C$25 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Barcelona (Spain) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (C$132) | C$60 | + 118% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (C$45) | C$39 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (C$135) | C$98 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (C$128) | C$117 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Barcelona (Spain) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,065 (C$36,942) | C$22,935 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.25 (C$1.92) | C$1.39 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €41 (C$63) | C$67 | - 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (C$32) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Barcelona (Spain) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.39 (C$8) | C$8 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (C$13) | C$22 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €68 (C$104) | C$77 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.94 (C$8) | C$6 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.64 (C$5.59) | C$3.85 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.94 (C$4.51) | C$4.28 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.77 (C$2.71) | C$3.11 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.48 (C$3.80) | C$2.46 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (C$25) | C$20 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Barcelona (Spain) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (C$50) | C$52 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (C$26) | C$26 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 (C$102) | C$117 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (C$73) | C$96 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$15) | C$9 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.43 (C$3.74) | C$5.42 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.02 (C$6) | C$7 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €503 (C$772) | C$647 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.33 (C$0.50) | C$0.83 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (C$75) | C$35 | + 112% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.02 (C$8) | C$11 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Barcelona (Spain) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,240 (€4,716) in Barcelona to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,800 in Abbotsford.
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