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Cost of living in Lisbon, Portugal compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lisbon (Portugal) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.50 (C$8) | C$15 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.50 (C$7) | C$9 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.14 (C$4.84) | C$5.69 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.50 (C$0.77) | C$2.05 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.10 (C$3.22) | C$4.81 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.36 (C$2.09) | C$2.90 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.75 (C$4.23) | C$10 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.39 (C$2.13) | C$4.00 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.84 (C$1.29) | C$3.34 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.55 (C$0.85) | C$3.36 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (C$10) | C$16 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.03 (C$3.12) | C$2.41 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.60 (C$0.92) | C$2.01 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Lisbon (Portugal) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €567 (C$872) | C$1,651 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €835 (C$1,284) | C$1,142 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €111 (C$170) | C$102 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €862 (C$1,326) | C$1,038 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €522 (C$803) | C$779 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €74 (C$114) | C$66 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (C$37) | C$39 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €440 (C$677) | C$351 | + 93% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €118 (C$182) | C$86 | + 111% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$13) | C$9 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (C$11) | C$22 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Lisbon (Portugal) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €79 (C$121) | C$59 | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €28 (C$43) | C$40 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (C$136) | C$93 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €76 (C$117) | C$92 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Lisbon (Portugal) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,043 (C$40,061) | C$22,749 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.22 (C$1.88) | C$1.27 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €26 (C$40) | C$67 | - 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €9 (C$14) | C$31 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Lisbon (Portugal) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.67 (C$5.65) | C$8 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (C$13) | C$20 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €48 (C$75) | C$82 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.95 (C$6) | C$6 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.78 (C$5.81) | C$3.72 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.77 (C$7) | C$2.83 | + 159% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.15 (C$3.30) | C$3.09 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.74 (C$4.21) | C$2.46 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (C$22) | C$19 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Lisbon (Portugal) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (C$43) | C$46 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (C$19) | C$26 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €37 (C$57) | C$101 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (C$77) | C$85 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$8 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.21 (C$4.93) | C$5.34 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.25 (C$1.92) | C$5.67 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €511 (C$785) | C$549 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.33 (C$0.51) | C$1.04 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (C$64) | C$35 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.10 (C$4.77) | C$11 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,900 prices entered by 284 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lisbon (Portugal) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,000
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$4,227
(€2,748)
in Lisbon.
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