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Cost of living in Barcelona, Venezuela compared to Abbotsford, Canada

Currency:
Food | - 26% | |||
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Food in Barcelona (Venezuela) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Bs 300,000 (C$6) | C$15 | - 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Bs 300,000 (C$6) | C$9 | - 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Bs 250,000 (C$5.37) | C$5.69 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Bs 200,000 (C$4.30) | C$2.17 | + 98% | |
12 eggs, large | Bs 240,000 (C$5.16) | C$4.84 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Bs 60,000 (C$1.29) | C$2.90 | - 56% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Bs 200,000 (C$4.30) | C$10 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Bs 250,000 (C$5.37) | C$4.00 | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Bs 60,000 (C$1.29) | C$3.31 | - 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Bs 50,000 (C$1.07) | C$3.07 | - 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Bs 1,500,000 (C$32) | C$16 | + 105% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Bs 100,000 (C$2.15) | C$2.51 | - 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Bs 50,000 (C$1.07) | C$2.07 | - 48% | |
Housing | - 64% | |||
Housing in Barcelona (Venezuela) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Bs 20,000,000 (C$430) | C$1,576 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Bs 12,000,000 (C$258) | C$1,122 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Bs 367 (C$0.01) | C$109 | - 100% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Bs 12,000,000 (C$258) | C$1,019 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Bs 5,000,000 (C$107) | C$774 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Bs 900,000 (C$19) | C$66 | - 71% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Bs 250,000 (C$5.37) | C$40 | - 87% | |
40” flat screen TV | Bs 80,000,000 (C$1,719) | C$377 | + 356% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Bs 15,000,000 (C$322) | C$98 | + 227% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Bs 1,200,000 (C$26) | C$9 | + 197% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$23 | - | |
Clothes | + 175% | |||
Clothes in Barcelona (Venezuela) is 175% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Bs 8,000,000 (C$172) | C$59 | + 189% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Bs 5,000,000 (C$107) | C$40 | + 167% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Bs 14,000,000 (C$301) | C$93 | + 224% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Bs 10,000,000 (C$215) | C$92 | + 133% | |
Transportation | - 29% | |||
Transportation in Barcelona (Venezuela) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Bs 250,000 (C$5.37) | C$22,749 | - 100% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | C$1.26 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$65 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
Personal Care | + 73% | |||
Personal Care in Barcelona (Venezuela) is 73% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Bs 300,000 (C$6) | C$8 | - 15% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Bs 1,000,000 (C$21) | C$20 | + 7% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Bs 800,000 (C$17) | C$96 | - 82% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Bs 60 (C$0.00) | C$6 | - 100% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Bs 750,000 (C$16) | C$3.72 | + 333% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Bs 300,000 (C$6) | C$2.83 | + 128% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Bs 900,000 (C$19) | C$3.09 | + 526% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Bs 300,000 (C$6) | C$2.46 | + 162% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | C$19 | - | |
Entertainment | - 77% | |||
Entertainment in Barcelona (Venezuela) is 77% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Bs 632 (C$0.01) | C$46 | - 100% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Bs 320,000 (C$7) | C$26 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Bs 1,500,000 (C$32) | C$101 | - 68% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Bs 1,500,000 (C$32) | C$87 | - 63% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Bs 250,000 (C$5.37) | C$9 | - 38% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Bs 28 (C$0.00) | C$5.53 | - 100% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Bs 90,000 (C$1.93) | C$5.67 | - 66% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Bs 6.00 (C$0.00) | C$1.04 | - 100% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Bs 300,000 (C$6) | C$35 | - 82% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Bs 60,000 (C$1.29) | C$10 | - 87% | |
TOTAL | - 33% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Barcelona (Venezuela) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,942
(Bs 136,894,612)
in Barcelona.
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