- Cost of Living
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- Melilla
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Cost of living in Melilla, Spain compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Melilla (Spain) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (C$11) | C$15 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.32 (C$8) | C$9 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.33 (C$8) | C$5.69 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.80 (C$1.24) | C$2.05 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.33 (C$2.06) | C$4.81 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.98 (C$1.51) | C$2.90 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.43 (C$2.21) | C$4.00 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.69 (C$1.07) | C$3.34 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.86 (C$1.34) | C$3.36 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (C$15) | C$16 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.62 (C$2.51) | C$2.41 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.60 (C$0.93) | C$2.01 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Melilla (Spain) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €717 (C$1,107) | C$1,651 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €500 (C$773) | C$1,142 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €175 (C$270) | C$102 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €650 (C$1,005) | C$1,038 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €500 (C$773) | C$779 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €125 (C$193) | C$66 | + 191% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €33 (C$50) | C$39 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €475 (C$734) | C$351 | + 109% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 (C$193) | C$86 | + 124% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (C$21) | C$9 | + 145% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €2.26 (C$3.49) | C$22 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Melilla (Spain) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €50 (C$77) | C$59 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (C$46) | C$40 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €71 (C$109) | C$93 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (C$134) | C$92 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Melilla (Spain) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,500 (C$34,767) | C$22,749 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.05 (C$1.62) | C$1.27 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €20 (C$31) | C$67 | - 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Melilla (Spain) is 2% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (C$8) | C$8 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$82 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.81 (C$2.80) | C$3.72 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (C$6) | C$2.83 | + 118% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.54 (C$2.39) | C$3.09 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.43 (C$3.75) | C$2.46 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €9 (C$13) | C$19 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Melilla (Spain) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (C$46) | C$46 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (C$19) | C$26 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (C$77) | C$101 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (C$62) | C$85 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6.00 (C$9) | C$8 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.00 (C$3.09) | C$5.34 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (C$6) | C$5.67 | + 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$1.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | C$35 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €2.00 (C$3.09) | C$11 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 245 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Melilla (Spain) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,300
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$4,581
(€2,964)
in Melilla.
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