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Cost of living in Gijón, Spain compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gijón (Spain) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (C$17) | C$15 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (C$9) | C$9 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.31 (C$5.01) | C$5.69 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.81 (C$1.23) | C$2.05 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.65 (C$2.50) | C$4.81 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.56 (C$2.36) | C$2.90 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.30 (C$1.96) | C$4.00 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.26 (C$1.90) | C$3.34 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.83 (C$1.25) | C$3.36 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.00 (C$6) | C$16 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.51 (C$2.28) | C$2.41 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.69 (C$1.05) | C$2.01 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Gijón (Spain) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €661 (C$1,000) | C$1,651 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €505 (C$764) | C$1,142 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €111 (C$168) | C$102 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €494 (C$747) | C$1,038 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €393 (C$595) | C$779 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €110 (C$167) | C$66 | + 151% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (C$46) | C$39 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €570 (C$862) | C$351 | + 145% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (C$130) | C$86 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.89 (C$7) | C$9 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (C$14) | C$22 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Gijón (Spain) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €81 (C$122) | C$59 | + 105% | |
| 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) | €72 (C$108) | C$93 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €78 (C$118) | C$92 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Gijón (Spain) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,781 (C$28,415) | C$22,749 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.26 (C$1.91) | C$1.27 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (C$61) | C$65 | - 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| 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$8 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.00 (C$4.54) | C$20 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (C$61) | C$96 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.71 (C$5.61) | C$6 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.47 (C$3.73) | C$3.72 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (C$4.54) | C$2.83 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.00 (C$1.51) | C$3.09 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.66 (C$2.50) | C$2.46 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (C$17) | C$19 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Gijón (Spain) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (C$39) | C$46 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (C$24) | C$26 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €52 (C$79) | C$101 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 (C$62) | C$85 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (C$10) | C$8 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.79 (C$2.70) | C$5.34 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.37 (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (C$0.40) | C$1.04 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (C$76) | C$35 | + 117% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.56 (C$7) | C$11 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 321 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Gijón (Spain) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,969
(€2,623)
in Gijón.
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