Cost of living in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 0% | |||
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| Food in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) is 0% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (C$16) | C$14 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.30 (C$8) | C$6 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.85 (C$1.26) | C$2.38 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.59 (C$3.85) | C$4.08 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.29 (C$1.92) | C$2.62 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.13 (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.50 (C$2.22) | C$3.73 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.97 (C$2.93) | C$2.90 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 (C$1.43) | C$2.89 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (C$9) | C$16 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.99 (C$2.95) | C$2.31 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.44 (C$2.14) | C$1.76 | + 21% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) is 1% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €759 (C$1,128) | C$1,186 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €536 (C$797) | C$982 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €71 (C$105) | C$117 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €597 (C$887) | C$919 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €390 (C$579) | C$695 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €98 (C$146) | C$64 | + 126% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €41 (C$60) | C$39 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €355 (C$527) | C$392 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €68 (C$100) | C$111 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (C$17) | C$10 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$14) | C$26 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €66 (C$98) | C$61 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €24 (C$36) | C$41 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €62 (C$93) | C$95 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (C$119) | C$87 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €14,837 (C$22,045) | C$22,684 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.00 (C$1.48) | C$1.19 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €41 (C$61) | C$47 | + 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.82 (C$4.18) | C$8 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.79 (C$4.15) | C$20 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €70 (C$105) | C$85 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.02 (C$4.48) | C$7 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.27 (C$3.37) | C$3.90 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.76 (C$4.11) | C$3.90 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.49 (C$3.70) | C$3.21 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.82 (C$2.70) | C$2.46 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (C$14) | C$19 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (C$40) | C$43 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (C$18) | C$27 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (C$125) | C$84 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (C$77) | C$93 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (C$10) | C$9 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.71 (C$2.54) | C$5.44 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.85 (C$4.23) | C$5.57 | - 24% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €146 (C$217) | C$141 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (C$0.31) | C$2.00 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (C$57) | C$34 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €2.51 (C$3.74) | C$10 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 103 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,938
(€1,977)
in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
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