Cost of living in Lisbon, Portugal vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lisbon (Portugal) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (C$15) | C$20 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.80 (C$4.01) | C$5.84 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.63 (C$0.91) | C$1.98 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.06 (C$2.96) | C$4.48 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.50 (C$2.15) | C$3.04 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.78 (C$7) | C$10 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.42 (C$2.04) | C$4.24 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.89 (C$1.27) | C$3.76 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.89 (C$1.27) | C$3.41 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (C$9) | C$19 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (C$2.87) | C$2.48 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.67 (C$0.96) | C$1.93 | - 50% | |
| 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 | €1,222 (C$1,753) | C$2,136 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €863 (C$1,239) | C$1,241 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €111 (C$159) | C$133 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €919 (C$1,319) | C$1,120 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €620 (C$890) | C$806 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (C$124) | C$66 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (C$37) | C$54 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €363 (C$521) | C$311 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (C$152) | C$97 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (C$12) | C$25 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Lisbon (Portugal) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (C$114) | C$60 | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (C$43) | C$39 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 (C$101) | C$98 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €97 (C$139) | C$117 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Lisbon (Portugal) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,767 (C$36,984) | C$22,935 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (C$2.16) | C$1.42 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (C$53) | C$67 | - 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (C$19) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Lisbon (Portugal) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (C$11) | C$8 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (C$12) | C$22 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (C$66) | C$77 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.38 (C$4.86) | C$6 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.98 (C$4.27) | C$3.85 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.54 (C$5.08) | C$4.28 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.46 (C$2.10) | C$3.11 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (C$2.82) | C$2.46 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (C$18) | C$20 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Lisbon (Portugal) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (C$38) | C$52 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (C$19) | C$26 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €35 (C$50) | C$117 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 (C$59) | C$96 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$11) | C$9 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.20 (C$3.16) | C$5.42 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.23 (C$3.20) | C$7 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €464 (C$666) | C$647 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (C$0.14) | C$0.83 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (C$60) | C$35 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.02 (C$7) | C$11 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
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Cost of living in Lisbon (Portugal) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,500 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$5,409 (€3,769) in Lisbon.
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