Cost of living in Coimbra, Portugal vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Coimbra (Portugal) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (C$10) | C$20 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.32 (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.59 (C$3.99) | C$5.78 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.64 (C$0.98) | C$1.98 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.98 (C$3.05) | C$4.18 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.04 (C$1.60) | C$3.04 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.28 (C$7) | C$10 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.28 (C$1.97) | C$4.24 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.94 (C$1.44) | C$3.76 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (C$1.55) | C$3.41 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.61 (C$7) | C$19 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.89 (C$2.90) | C$2.48 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.78 (C$1.21) | C$1.93 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Coimbra (Portugal) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €687 (C$1,057) | C$2,136 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €470 (C$723) | C$1,241 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €117 (C$180) | C$133 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €540 (C$830) | C$1,120 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €309 (C$476) | C$806 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €82 (C$127) | C$66 | + 91% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (C$38) | C$54 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €334 (C$514) | C$311 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (C$142) | C$97 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (C$14) | C$10 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (C$10) | C$25 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Coimbra (Portugal) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (C$129) | C$60 | + 114% | |
| 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) | €79 (C$122) | C$98 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (C$133) | C$117 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Coimbra (Portugal) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,064 (C$40,091) | C$22,935 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (C$2.30) | C$1.39 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €23 (C$36) | C$67 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (C$23) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Coimbra (Portugal) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.93 (C$9) | C$8 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.11 (C$8) | C$22 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (C$90) | C$77 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.47 (C$5.33) | C$6 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.27 (C$5.03) | C$3.85 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.42 (C$7) | C$4.28 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 (C$2.04) | C$3.11 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.39 (C$3.68) | C$2.46 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (C$15) | C$20 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Coimbra (Portugal) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €19 (C$29) | C$52 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (C$19) | C$26 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €41 (C$63) | C$117 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €27 (C$42) | C$96 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.31 (C$8) | C$9 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.86 (C$2.87) | C$5.42 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.56 (C$2.40) | C$7 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €524 (C$806) | C$647 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (C$0.29) | C$0.83 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (C$51) | C$35 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.95 (C$8) | C$11 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 53 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,300 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,726 (€3,072) in Coimbra.
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