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Cost of living in Lisbon, Portugal compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lisbon (Portugal) is 35% 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 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.28 (C$4.87) | C$5.59 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.50 (C$0.74) | C$2.09 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.26 (C$3.36) | C$4.04 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.37 (C$2.04) | C$2.54 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.75 (C$4.09) | C$9 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.58 (C$2.36) | C$3.55 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.85 (C$1.26) | C$3.02 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.55 (C$0.82) | C$2.26 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.56 (C$7) | C$15 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.74 (C$2.59) | C$2.18 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.60 (C$0.89) | C$1.87 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Lisbon (Portugal) is 3% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €567 (C$843) | C$1,209 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €698 (C$1,039) | C$1,030 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €97 (C$144) | C$104 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €865 (C$1,287) | C$919 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €485 (C$722) | C$695 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €63 (C$94) | C$70 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (C$36) | C$39 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €468 (C$697) | C$393 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €139 (C$208) | C$111 | + 88% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (C$11) | C$24 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Lisbon (Portugal) is 53% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (C$128) | C$56 | + 131% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (C$50) | C$38 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (C$136) | C$96 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (C$134) | C$87 | + 55% | |
| 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 | €27,203 (C$40,479) | C$23,851 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.22 (C$1.82) | C$1.19 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €26 (C$39) | C$46 | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €11 (C$16) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Lisbon (Portugal) is 3% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.64 (C$5.41) | C$7 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (C$11) | C$20 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (C$85) | C$80 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.13 (C$6) | C$6 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.08 (C$6) | C$2.88 | + 111% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.06 (C$8) | C$3.82 | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.31 (C$1.95) | C$3.16 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.67 (C$3.97) | C$2.53 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (C$20) | C$19 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Lisbon (Portugal) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (C$39) | C$45 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (C$20) | C$26 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (C$59) | C$84 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (C$74) | C$86 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.20 (C$3.27) | C$5.72 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.25 (C$1.86) | C$5.57 | - 67% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €543 (C$808) | C$850 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.33 (C$0.49) | C$1.04 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (C$80) | C$34 | + 133% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.10 (C$4.61) | C$10 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,566 prices entered by 308 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Lisbon (Portugal) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,087
(€2,074)
in Lisbon.
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