Cost of living in Corunna, Spain vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 23% | |||
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Food in Corunna (Spain) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (C$19) | C$20 | - 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.88 (C$4.43) | C$5.78 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.66 (C$1.02) | C$1.98 | - 49% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.02 (C$3.10) | C$4.18 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.74 (C$2.68) | C$3.04 | - 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.57 (C$7) | C$10 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.68 (C$2.58) | C$4.24 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.07 (C$1.64) | C$3.76 | - 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.89 (C$1.37) | C$3.41 | - 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.89 (C$8) | C$19 | - 61% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.43 (C$2.20) | C$2.48 | - 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.87 (C$1.34) | C$1.93 | - 31% | |
Housing | - 21% | |||
Housing in Corunna (Spain) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €870 (C$1,339) | C$2,136 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €525 (C$808) | C$1,241 | - 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €101 (C$155) | C$133 | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €607 (C$933) | C$1,120 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €405 (C$623) | C$806 | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €77 (C$119) | C$66 | + 79% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (C$51) | C$54 | - 6% | |
40” flat screen tv | €320 (C$492) | C$311 | + 58% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 (C$138) | C$97 | + 43% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 0% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$15) | C$25 | - 41% | |
Clothes | + 53% | |||
Clothes in Corunna (Spain) is 53% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (C$123) | C$60 | + 103% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (C$56) | C$39 | + 44% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (C$123) | C$98 | + 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €101 (C$155) | C$117 | + 32% | |
Transportation | - 3% | |||
Transportation in Corunna (Spain) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,225 (C$32,648) | C$22,935 | + 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.24 (C$1.91) | C$1.39 | + 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (C$47) | C$67 | - 30% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (C$27) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in Corunna (Spain) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.94 (C$6) | C$8 | - 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (C$10) | C$22 | - 56% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (C$110) | C$77 | + 43% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.44 (C$7) | C$6 | + 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.10 (C$3.23) | C$3.85 | - 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.83 (C$4.36) | C$4.28 | + 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.26 (C$1.94) | C$3.11 | - 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.98 (C$3.05) | C$2.46 | + 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (C$22) | C$20 | + 11% | |
Entertainment | - 31% | |||
Entertainment in Corunna (Spain) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (C$40) | C$52 | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (C$23) | C$26 | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €46 (C$71) | C$117 | - 39% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €34 (C$53) | C$96 | - 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (C$13) | C$9 | + 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.51 (C$3.85) | C$5.42 | - 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.44 (C$7) | C$7 | + 3% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €449 (C$691) | C$647 | + 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (C$0.22) | C$0.83 | - 74% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (C$60) | C$35 | + 70% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.22 (C$8) | C$11 | - 27% | |
TOTAL | - 16% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Corunna (Spain) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,400 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$5,372 (€3,492) in Corunna.
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