Cost of living in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €13 (C$20) | C$20 | 3% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €7 (C$11) | C$10 | 7% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €2.68 (C$4.02) | C$5.78 | 30% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €0.76 (C$1.13) | C$1.98 | 43% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €2.81 (C$4.21) | C$4.18 | 1% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €1.40 (C$2.09) | C$3.04 | 31% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €5.47 (C$8) | C$10 | 17% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €1.95 (C$2.92) | C$4.24 | 31% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.10 (C$1.65) | C$3.76 | 56% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €0.80 (C$1.19) | C$3.41 | 65% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €9 (C$14) | C$19 | 29% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €1.62 (C$2.42) | C$2.48 | 2% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €0.84 (C$1.26) | C$1.93 | 35% |
| Housing in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,022 (C$1,529) | C$2,136 | 28% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €594 (C$890) | C$1,241 | 28% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €91 (C$136) | C$133 | 2% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €653 (C$978) | C$1,120 | 13% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €442 (C$663) | C$806 | 18% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €77 (C$115) | C$66 | 73% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €35 (C$53) | C$54 | 3% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €359 (C$538) | C$311 | 73% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €85 (C$127) | C$97 | 32% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €5.10 (C$8) | C$10 | 24% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €10 (C$15) | C$25 | 40% |
| Clothes in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) is 60% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €82 (C$123) | C$60 | 104% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €43 (C$65) | C$39 | 66% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €83 (C$124) | C$98 | 27% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €77 (C$116) | C$117 | 1% |
| Transportation in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €18,251 (C$27,325) | C$22,942 | 19% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.09 (C$1.63) | C$1.39 | 17% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €31 (C$46) | C$67 | 31% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €15 (C$22) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €5.71 (C$9) | C$8 | 3% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €5.67 (C$8) | C$22 | 61% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €63 (C$95) | C$77 | 23% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €3.24 (C$4.85) | C$6 | 25% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €2.61 (C$3.91) | C$3.85 | 2% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €2.66 (C$3.99) | C$4.28 | 7% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.69 (C$2.52) | C$3.11 | 19% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €1.34 (C$2.00) | C$2.46 | 19% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €14 (C$21) | C$20 | 8% |
| Entertainment in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €31 (C$46) | C$52 | 12% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €15 (C$22) | C$26 | 15% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €53 (C$80) | C$117 | 32% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €40 (C$60) | C$96 | 37% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €7 (C$11) | C$9 | 16% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €2.47 (C$3.70) | C$5.42 | 32% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €3.90 (C$5.84) | C$7 | 12% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €452 (C$677) | C$647 | 5% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.20 (C$0.30) | C$0.83 | 64% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €40 (C$61) | C$35 | 71% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €3.41 (C$5.10) | C$11 | 53% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$7,000 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$5,913 (€3,949) in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.