- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- Canada
- Coimbra
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Coimbra, Portugal compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Coimbra (Portugal) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6.00 (C$9) | C$15 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.72 (C$9) | C$9 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.63 (C$5.69) | C$5.69 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.63 (C$1.00) | C$2.17 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.49 (C$2.34) | C$4.84 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.08 (C$1.69) | C$2.90 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.15 (C$7) | C$10 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.22 (C$1.91) | C$4.00 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.80 (C$1.26) | C$3.31 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (C$1.41) | C$3.07 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €3.00 (C$4.71) | C$16 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.81 (C$2.85) | C$2.51 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (C$1.49) | C$2.07 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Coimbra (Portugal) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €609 (C$956) | C$1,576 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €469 (C$736) | C$1,122 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €126 (C$198) | C$109 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €347 (C$545) | C$1,019 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €256 (C$401) | C$774 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €67 (C$106) | C$66 | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (C$38) | C$40 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €377 (C$591) | C$377 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (C$126) | C$98 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (C$14) | C$9 | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (C$10) | C$23 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Coimbra (Portugal) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €81 (C$127) | C$59 | + 114% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €28 (C$43) | C$40 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €59 (C$93) | C$93 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (C$148) | C$92 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Coimbra (Portugal) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,219 (C$39,565) | C$22,749 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.38 (C$2.16) | C$1.27 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (C$55) | C$65 | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (C$23) | C$31 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Coimbra (Portugal) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.46 (C$9) | C$8 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.82 (C$9) | C$20 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (C$77) | C$96 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.51 (C$5.51) | C$6 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.38 (C$5.30) | C$3.72 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.21 (C$7) | C$2.83 | + 133% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.42 (C$2.23) | C$3.09 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (C$3.16) | C$2.46 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (C$15) | C$19 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Coimbra (Portugal) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €22 (C$34) | C$46 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (C$21) | C$26 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €35 (C$55) | C$101 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €23 (C$35) | C$87 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.60 (C$9) | C$9 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.31 (C$2.06) | C$5.53 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.72 (C$2.71) | C$5.67 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €550 (C$863) | C$549 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (C$0.28) | C$1.04 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (C$54) | C$35 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.40 (C$7) | C$10 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 439 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Coimbra (Portugal) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,811
(€2,429)
in Coimbra.
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