Cost of living in Coimbra, Portugal vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Coimbra (Portugal) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (C$10) | C$19 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.41 (C$8) | C$10 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.64 (C$3.79) | C$5.84 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.62 (C$0.90) | C$1.85 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.78 (C$2.56) | C$4.50 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.96 (C$1.38) | C$3.04 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.31 (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.32 (C$1.89) | C$4.24 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.85 (C$1.22) | C$3.76 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (C$1.29) | C$3.41 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.40 (C$6) | C$18 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.84 (C$2.64) | C$2.48 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.78 (C$1.13) | C$1.93 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Coimbra (Portugal) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €722 (C$1,036) | C$2,136 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €434 (C$622) | C$1,241 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 (C$166) | C$133 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €534 (C$767) | C$1,120 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €309 (C$444) | C$806 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €82 (C$118) | C$66 | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (C$34) | C$50 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €334 (C$480) | C$322 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (C$132) | C$96 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (C$13) | C$10 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (C$10) | C$25 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Coimbra (Portugal) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (C$120) | C$61 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (C$42) | C$38 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (C$114) | C$96 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (C$124) | C$112 | + 10% | |
| 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$37,404) | C$22,935 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (C$2.12) | C$1.39 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (C$40) | C$67 | - 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (C$21) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Coimbra (Portugal) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.93 (C$9) | C$8 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.11 (C$7) | C$22 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (C$84) | C$77 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.47 (C$4.97) | C$6 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.27 (C$4.69) | C$3.78 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.42 (C$6) | C$4.28 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 (C$1.90) | C$3.11 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.39 (C$3.44) | C$2.46 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (C$14) | C$20 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Coimbra (Portugal) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €19 (C$27) | C$50 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (C$18) | C$27 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €41 (C$59) | C$117 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €27 (C$39) | C$94 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.31 (C$8) | C$9 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.86 (C$2.68) | C$5.25 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.56 (C$2.24) | C$6 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €524 (C$752) | C$647 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (C$0.27) | C$0.83 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (C$49) | C$36 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.89 (C$7) | C$11 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 234 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
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Cost of living in Coimbra (Portugal) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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$4,474 (€3,117) in Coimbra.
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