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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$9) | C$15 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.50 (C$7) | C$9 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.06 (C$4.80) | C$5.69 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.50 (C$0.78) | C$2.17 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.05 (C$3.21) | C$4.84 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.43 (C$2.24) | C$2.90 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.75 (C$4.31) | C$10 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.44 (C$2.26) | C$4.00 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.85 (C$1.33) | C$3.31 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.55 (C$0.86) | C$3.07 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (C$10) | C$16 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.01 (C$3.16) | C$2.51 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.60 (C$0.94) | C$2.07 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Lisbon (Portugal) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €567 (C$889) | C$1,576 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €809 (C$1,269) | C$1,122 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €109 (C$171) | C$109 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €871 (C$1,367) | C$1,019 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €506 (C$793) | C$774 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €75 (C$117) | C$66 | + 76% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (C$38) | C$40 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €443 (C$695) | C$377 | + 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (C$189) | C$98 | + 92% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (C$11) | C$23 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Lisbon (Portugal) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €79 (C$124) | C$59 | + 108% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (C$47) | C$40 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (C$146) | C$93 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €73 (C$115) | C$92 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Lisbon (Portugal) is 1% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,643 (C$41,781) | C$22,749 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.22 (C$1.91) | C$1.26 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €26 (C$41) | C$65 | - 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (C$20) | C$31 | - 36% | |
| 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) | €3.70 (C$5.81) | C$8 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (C$14) | C$20 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (C$90) | C$96 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.95 (C$6) | C$6 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.05 (C$6) | C$3.72 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.55 (C$7) | C$2.83 | + 152% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.96 (C$3.07) | C$3.09 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.42 (C$3.80) | C$2.46 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (C$23) | C$19 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Lisbon (Portugal) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (C$43) | C$46 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (C$20) | C$26 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €41 (C$64) | C$101 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (C$78) | C$87 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$12) | C$9 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.00 (C$4.71) | C$5.53 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.25 (C$1.96) | C$5.67 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €526 (C$824) | C$549 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.33 (C$0.52) | C$1.04 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (C$74) | C$35 | + 112% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.10 (C$4.86) | C$10 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,740 prices entered by 279 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Lisbon (Portugal) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,200
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$4,602
(€2,934)
in Lisbon.
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