Cost of living in Lisbon, Portugal vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lisbon (Portugal) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (C$14) | C$20 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.85 (C$4.38) | C$5.78 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 (C$1.36) | C$1.98 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.22 (C$3.42) | C$4.18 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.48 (C$2.28) | C$3.04 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.34 (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.46 (C$2.24) | C$4.24 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.23 (C$1.90) | C$3.76 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 (C$1.49) | C$3.41 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.39 (C$7) | C$19 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.03 (C$3.12) | C$2.48 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 (C$1.86) | C$1.93 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Lisbon (Portugal) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,265 (C$1,946) | C$2,136 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €863 (C$1,328) | C$1,241 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €116 (C$179) | C$133 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €843 (C$1,297) | C$1,120 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €567 (C$872) | C$806 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €83 (C$128) | C$66 | + 93% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (C$50) | C$54 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €434 (C$668) | C$311 | + 114% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €118 (C$182) | C$97 | + 88% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (C$14) | C$10 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$16) | C$25 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Lisbon (Portugal) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (C$112) | C$60 | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (C$47) | C$39 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (C$133) | C$98 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €83 (C$128) | C$117 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Lisbon (Portugal) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,267 (C$38,865) | C$22,935 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (C$2.29) | C$1.39 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (C$62) | C$67 | - 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (C$23) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Lisbon (Portugal) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.02 (C$8) | C$8 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (C$13) | C$22 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €51 (C$78) | C$77 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.41 (C$5.25) | C$6 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.67 (C$5.65) | C$3.85 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.49 (C$5.37) | C$4.28 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.47 (C$2.26) | C$3.11 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.26 (C$3.47) | C$2.46 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (C$25) | C$20 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Lisbon (Portugal) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (C$49) | C$52 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (C$22) | C$26 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 (C$68) | C$117 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €43 (C$66) | C$96 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (C$14) | C$9 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.22 (C$4.95) | C$5.42 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.60 (C$2.46) | C$7 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €515 (C$792) | C$647 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (C$0.18) | C$0.83 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (C$71) | C$35 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.19 (C$8) | C$11 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 846 prices entered by 129 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Lisbon (Portugal) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,800 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$6,459 (€4,199) in Lisbon.
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