- 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 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.50 (C$7) | C$8 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.09 (C$4.59) | C$6 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.50 (C$0.74) | C$2.38 | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.05 (C$3.06) | C$4.08 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.26 (C$1.87) | C$2.62 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.75 (C$4.09) | C$10 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.46 (C$2.17) | C$3.73 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.79 (C$1.17) | C$2.90 | - 60% | |
| 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 | €4.29 (C$6) | C$16 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.60 (C$2.37) | 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$843) | C$1,186 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €649 (C$965) | C$982 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €111 (C$165) | C$117 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €789 (C$1,174) | C$919 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €489 (C$728) | C$695 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €64 (C$95) | C$64 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (C$36) | C$39 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €403 (C$599) | C$392 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €89 (C$133) | C$111 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.99 (C$9) | C$10 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (C$11) | C$26 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Lisbon (Portugal) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €81 (C$120) | C$61 | + 98% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €28 (C$42) | C$41 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (C$126) | C$95 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 (C$159) | C$87 | + 84% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Lisbon (Portugal) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,270 (C$43,549) | C$22,684 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.22 (C$1.82) | 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) | €14 (C$20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Lisbon (Portugal) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.81 (C$7) | C$8 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.89 (C$9) | C$20 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (C$86) | C$85 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.93 (C$5.85) | C$7 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.68 (C$5.47) | C$3.90 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.04 (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 92% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.30 (C$1.94) | C$3.21 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.54 (C$3.77) | C$2.46 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (C$16) | C$19 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Lisbon (Portugal) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (C$36) | C$43 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (C$19) | C$27 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €41 (C$61) | C$84 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (C$74) | C$93 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.24 (C$3.33) | C$5.44 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.25 (C$1.86) | C$5.57 | - 67% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €195 (C$290) | C$141 | + 106% | |
| 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 | €54 (C$81) | C$34 | + 137% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.10 (C$4.61) | C$10 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,675 prices entered by 340 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Lisbon (Portugal) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,987
(€2,008)
in Lisbon.
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