- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- Canada
- Lisbon
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lisbon, Portugal compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lisbon (Portugal) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.50 (C$8) | C$14 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.50 (C$7) | C$8 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.05 (C$4.53) | C$6 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.50 (C$0.74) | C$2.38 | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.15 (C$3.20) | C$4.26 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.33 (C$1.98) | C$2.62 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.75 (C$4.09) | C$9 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.59 (C$2.36) | C$3.73 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.76 (C$1.13) | C$2.90 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.55 (C$0.82) | C$2.89 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.26 (C$6) | C$16 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.60 (C$2.38) | C$2.31 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.60 (C$0.89) | C$1.76 | - 49% | |
| 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$842) | C$1,186 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €679 (C$1,009) | C$982 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €99 (C$147) | C$117 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €785 (C$1,167) | C$919 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €483 (C$718) | C$695 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €59 (C$88) | C$64 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (C$36) | C$39 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €439 (C$653) | C$392 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (C$149) | C$111 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (C$11) | C$26 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Lisbon (Portugal) is 37% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (C$124) | C$61 | + 105% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (C$44) | C$41 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (C$124) | C$95 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (C$146) | C$87 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Lisbon (Portugal) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,320 (C$42,092) | C$22,684 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.22 (C$1.81) | C$1.19 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €26 (C$39) | C$47 | - 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 (C$17) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Lisbon (Portugal) is 3% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.59 (C$7) | C$8 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (C$11) | C$20 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (C$83) | C$85 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.21 (C$6) | C$7 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.97 (C$5.90) | C$3.90 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.99 (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.39 (C$2.07) | C$3.21 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.78 (C$4.13) | C$2.46 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (C$18) | C$19 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Lisbon (Portugal) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (C$37) | C$44 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (C$19) | C$26 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (C$60) | C$84 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (C$74) | C$90 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.16 (C$3.21) | C$5.98 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.25 (C$1.86) | C$5.61 | - 67% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €226 (C$336) | C$141 | + 138% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.33 (C$0.49) | C$2.00 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (C$83) | C$34 | + 143% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.10 (C$4.61) | C$10 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,643 prices entered by 336 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2017.
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Cost of living in Lisbon (Portugal) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,206
(€2,157)
in Lisbon.
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