- Cost of Living
- Spain
- Canada
- Melilla
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Melilla, Spain compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Melilla (Spain) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (C$11) | C$14 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.32 (C$8) | C$8 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.33 (C$8) | C$5.67 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.80 (C$1.17) | C$2.40 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.33 (C$1.96) | C$4.13 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.98 (C$1.43) | C$2.54 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (C$11) | C$9 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.43 (C$2.10) | C$3.55 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.69 (C$1.02) | C$3.02 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.86 (C$1.27) | C$2.26 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (C$15) | C$15 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.62 (C$2.38) | C$2.18 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.83 (C$1.22) | C$1.87 | - 35% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Melilla (Spain) is 2% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €734 (C$1,076) | C$1,186 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €577 (C$846) | C$982 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €175 (C$257) | C$104 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €650 (C$953) | C$919 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €500 (C$733) | C$695 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €125 (C$183) | C$64 | + 185% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €33 (C$48) | C$39 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €475 (C$697) | C$393 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 (C$183) | C$111 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (C$20) | C$10 | + 111% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €2.26 (C$3.32) | C$25 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Melilla (Spain) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €50 (C$73) | C$61 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (C$44) | C$41 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €71 (C$104) | C$95 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (C$127) | C$87 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Melilla (Spain) is 1% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (C$36,663) | C$23,851 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.05 (C$1.54) | C$1.19 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €20 (C$29) | C$47 | - 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Melilla (Spain) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (C$7) | C$7 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$85 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.81 (C$2.65) | C$2.88 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (C$5.87) | C$3.82 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.54 (C$2.27) | C$3.16 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.43 (C$3.56) | C$2.53 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €9 (C$13) | C$19 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Melilla (Spain) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (C$44) | C$45 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (C$18) | C$26 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (C$73) | C$84 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (C$59) | C$89 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6.00 (C$9) | C$9 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.00 (C$2.93) | C$5.72 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (C$5.87) | C$5.43 | + 8% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | C$850 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$1.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | C$34 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €2.00 (C$2.93) | C$10 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 105 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Melilla (Spain) is 7% 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$3,152
(€2,149)
in Melilla.
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