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Cost of living in Gijón, Spain compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gijón (Spain) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (C$16) | C$14 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (C$9) | C$8 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.31 (C$4.87) | C$5.67 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.81 (C$1.19) | C$2.31 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.65 (C$2.43) | C$4.13 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.56 (C$2.29) | C$2.54 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$10) | C$9 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.30 (C$1.91) | C$3.55 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.26 (C$1.85) | C$3.02 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.83 (C$1.21) | C$2.26 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.00 (C$5.88) | C$15 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.51 (C$2.22) | C$2.18 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.67 (C$0.99) | C$1.87 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Gijón (Spain) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €661 (C$972) | C$1,209 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €518 (C$762) | C$1,030 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €113 (C$166) | C$104 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €492 (C$723) | C$919 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €386 (C$567) | C$695 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €104 (C$152) | C$64 | + 137% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (C$45) | C$39 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €570 (C$838) | C$393 | + 113% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (C$127) | C$111 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.89 (C$7) | C$10 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (C$14) | C$25 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Gijón (Spain) is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €81 (C$119) | C$58 | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (C$44) | C$41 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (C$107) | C$96 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €78 (C$115) | C$87 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Gijón (Spain) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,781 (C$27,622) | C$23,851 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (C$1.87) | C$1.19 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (C$59) | C$47 | + 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Gijón (Spain) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.45 (C$7) | C$7 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.00 (C$4.41) | C$20 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (C$59) | C$80 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.71 (C$5.45) | C$6 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.47 (C$3.63) | C$2.88 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (C$4.41) | C$3.82 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.00 (C$1.47) | C$3.16 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.66 (C$2.43) | C$2.53 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (C$17) | C$19 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Gijón (Spain) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (C$37) | C$45 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (C$23) | C$26 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €46 (C$68) | C$84 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €38 (C$56) | C$89 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (C$9) | C$9 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.87 (C$2.75) | C$5.72 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.09 (C$6) | C$5.43 | + 11% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | C$850 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (C$0.39) | C$1.04 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (C$71) | C$34 | + 108% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.56 (C$7) | C$10 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 189 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Gijón (Spain) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,215
(€2,186)
in Gijón.
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