Cost of living in Melilla (Spain) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 30% | |||
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| Food in Melilla (Spain) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Melilla | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (C$16) | C$23 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.08 (C$8) | C$13 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.95 (C$4.72) | C$6 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.79 (C$1.27) | C$2.41 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.54 (C$2.45) | C$4.70 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.99 (C$1.58) | C$3.95 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (C$13) | C$11 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.10 (C$1.75) | C$4.85 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.62 (C$0.98) | C$3.95 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (C$1.70) | C$3.50 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €24 (C$38) | C$20 | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.53 (C$2.44) | C$2.68 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.85 (C$1.36) | C$2.16 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Melilla (Spain) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Melilla | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €595 (C$949) | C$2,300 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €485 (C$774) | C$1,599 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €71 (C$113) | C$120 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €505 (C$806) | C$1,347 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €374 (C$596) | C$985 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €44 (C$70) | C$69 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (C$41) | C$60 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €363 (C$579) | C$311 | + 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (C$182) | C$140 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.07 (C$8) | C$10 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.38 (C$9) | C$26 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Melilla (Spain) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Melilla | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €42 (C$66) | C$70 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €24 (C$39) | C$41 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €54 (C$87) | C$105 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €64 (C$103) | C$120 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Melilla (Spain) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Melilla | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,808 (C$31,615) | C$24,609 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.11 (C$1.77) | C$1.69 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €20 (C$32) | C$60 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Melilla (Spain) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Melilla | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.23 (C$7) | C$8 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.82 (C$9) | C$22 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €18 (C$29) | C$77 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €1.74 (C$2.78) | C$6 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.50 (C$2.40) | C$4.17 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.31 (C$3.68) | C$4.59 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.41 (C$2.25) | C$3.11 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.70 (C$2.72) | C$3.02 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €7 (C$11) | C$22 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Melilla (Spain) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Melilla | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €22 (C$35) | C$61 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (C$20) | C$27 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 (C$71) | C$118 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €33 (C$52) | C$97 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$11) | C$12 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.54 (C$2.46) | C$4.71 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.46 (C$7) | C$7 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €347 (C$554) | C$647 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (C$0.13) | C$0.24 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €22 (C$36) | C$38 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.42 (C$7) | C$13 | - 44% | |
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TOTAL | - 33% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 44 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2025.
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