Cost of living in Gijón, Spain vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gijón (Spain) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (C$19) | C$20 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.45 (C$4.95) | C$5.84 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.83 (C$1.19) | C$1.98 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.43 (C$3.49) | C$4.48 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.59 (C$2.28) | C$3.04 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (C$9) | C$10 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.27 (C$1.82) | C$4.24 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.36 (C$1.95) | C$3.76 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.82 (C$1.17) | C$3.41 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.33 (C$6) | C$19 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.57 (C$2.26) | C$2.48 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.69 (C$0.99) | C$1.93 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Gijón (Spain) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €759 (C$1,090) | C$2,136 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €520 (C$747) | C$1,241 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €114 (C$164) | C$133 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €528 (C$758) | C$1,120 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €386 (C$554) | C$806 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €102 (C$147) | C$66 | + 121% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (C$43) | C$54 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €509 (C$730) | C$311 | + 134% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (C$151) | C$97 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.24 (C$8) | C$10 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$14) | C$25 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Gijón (Spain) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (C$120) | C$60 | + 99% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 (C$40) | C$39 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €74 (C$106) | C$98 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €77 (C$111) | C$117 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Gijón (Spain) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,667 (C$26,794) | C$22,935 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.29 (C$1.86) | C$1.42 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (C$57) | C$67 | - 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Gijón (Spain) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (C$9) | C$8 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.00 (C$4.31) | C$22 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €78 (C$111) | C$77 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.32 (C$6) | C$6 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 (C$3.58) | C$3.85 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.15 (C$4.51) | C$4.28 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.05 (C$1.51) | C$3.11 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.67 (C$2.39) | C$2.46 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (C$16) | C$20 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Gijón (Spain) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (C$40) | C$52 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (C$23) | C$26 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 (C$82) | C$117 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 (C$60) | C$96 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$9) | C$9 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.74 (C$2.50) | C$5.42 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.63 (C$7) | C$7 | + 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €513 (C$736) | C$647 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (C$0.34) | C$0.83 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (C$73) | C$35 | + 106% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.68 (C$7) | C$11 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 312 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Gijón (Spain) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,800 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,670 (€3,254) in Gijón.
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