- Cost of Living
- Spain
- Canada
- Melilla
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Melilla, Spain compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Melilla (Spain) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (C$10) | C$14 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.32 (C$8) | C$8 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.33 (C$8) | C$6 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.80 (C$1.17) | C$2.38 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.33 (C$1.94) | C$4.08 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.98 (C$1.43) | C$2.62 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.43 (C$2.08) | C$3.73 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.69 (C$1.01) | C$2.90 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.86 (C$1.26) | C$2.89 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (C$14) | C$16 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.62 (C$2.36) | C$2.31 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.83 (C$1.21) | C$1.76 | - 31% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Melilla (Spain) is 1% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €734 (C$1,069) | C$1,186 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €577 (C$841) | C$982 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €175 (C$255) | C$117 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €650 (C$947) | C$919 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €500 (C$728) | C$695 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €125 (C$182) | C$64 | + 183% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €33 (C$47) | C$39 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €475 (C$692) | C$392 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 (C$182) | C$111 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (C$20) | C$10 | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €2.26 (C$3.29) | C$26 | - 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 | + 20% | |
| 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$103) | C$95 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (C$126) | C$87 | + 46% | |
| 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$36,424) | C$22,684 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.05 (C$1.53) | C$1.19 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €20 (C$29) | C$47 | - 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Melilla (Spain) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (C$7) | C$8 | - 8% | |
| 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$7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.81 (C$2.64) | C$3.90 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (C$5.83) | C$3.90 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.54 (C$2.25) | C$3.21 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.43 (C$3.53) | C$2.46 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €9 (C$13) | C$19 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Melilla (Spain) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (C$44) | C$43 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (C$17) | C$27 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (C$73) | C$84 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (C$58) | C$93 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6.00 (C$9) | C$9 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.00 (C$2.91) | C$5.44 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (C$5.83) | C$5.57 | + 5% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | C$141 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$2.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | C$34 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €2.00 (C$2.91) | C$10 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 56 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2017.
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Cost of living in Melilla (Spain) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,382
(€2,322)
in Melilla.
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