- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- Canada
- Coimbra
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Coimbra, Portugal compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Coimbra (Portugal) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6.00 (C$9) | C$14 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.72 (C$9) | C$8 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.52 (C$5.29) | C$6 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.62 (C$0.93) | C$2.38 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.49 (C$2.24) | C$4.26 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.09 (C$1.64) | C$2.62 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.68 (C$5.52) | C$9 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.22 (C$1.82) | C$3.73 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.13 (C$1.70) | C$2.90 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (C$1.35) | C$2.89 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €3.00 (C$4.50) | C$16 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.78 (C$2.66) | C$2.31 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (C$1.43) | C$1.76 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Coimbra (Portugal) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €609 (C$914) | C$1,186 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €469 (C$704) | C$982 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €109 (C$164) | C$117 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €347 (C$521) | C$919 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €256 (C$383) | C$695 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €61 (C$91) | C$64 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (C$36) | C$39 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €396 (C$594) | C$392 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (C$120) | C$111 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (C$9) | C$26 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Coimbra (Portugal) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €81 (C$122) | C$61 | + 101% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €28 (C$41) | C$41 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €59 (C$89) | C$95 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (C$141) | C$87 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Coimbra (Portugal) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,219 (C$37,837) | C$22,684 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 (C$2.09) | C$1.19 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (C$53) | C$47 | + 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (C$22) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Coimbra (Portugal) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.47 (C$8) | C$8 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.82 (C$9) | C$20 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €51 (C$77) | C$85 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.31 (C$4.97) | C$7 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.04 (C$4.55) | C$3.90 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.16 (C$6) | C$3.90 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.35 (C$2.03) | C$3.21 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.19 (C$3.29) | C$2.46 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (C$15) | C$19 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Coimbra (Portugal) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €21 (C$32) | C$44 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (C$20) | C$26 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €35 (C$52) | C$84 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €23 (C$34) | C$90 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.78 (C$9) | C$9 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.31 (C$1.97) | C$5.98 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.81 (C$2.72) | C$5.61 | - 52% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €171 (C$257) | C$141 | + 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (C$0.27) | C$2.00 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (C$51) | C$34 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.40 (C$7) | C$10 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 334 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2017.
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Cost of living in Coimbra (Portugal) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,500
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,612
(€1,741)
in Coimbra.
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