- Cost of Living
- Spain
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- Melilla
- Abbotsford
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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 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.32 (C$8) | C$9 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.33 (C$8) | C$5.69 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.80 (C$1.25) | C$2.17 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.33 (C$2.08) | C$4.84 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.98 (C$1.53) | C$2.90 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.43 (C$2.24) | C$4.00 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.69 (C$1.08) | C$3.31 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.86 (C$1.35) | C$3.07 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (C$15) | C$16 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.62 (C$2.54) | C$2.51 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.60 (C$0.94) | C$2.07 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Melilla (Spain) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €717 (C$1,120) | C$1,576 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €500 (C$781) | C$1,122 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €175 (C$273) | C$109 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €650 (C$1,016) | C$1,019 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €500 (C$781) | C$774 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €125 (C$195) | C$66 | + 194% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €33 (C$51) | C$40 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €475 (C$742) | C$377 | + 97% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 (C$195) | C$98 | + 98% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (C$22) | C$9 | + 148% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €2.26 (C$3.53) | C$23 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Melilla (Spain) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €50 (C$78) | C$59 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (C$47) | C$40 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €71 (C$111) | C$93 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (C$135) | C$92 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Melilla (Spain) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,500 (C$35,152) | C$22,749 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.05 (C$1.64) | C$1.27 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €20 (C$31) | C$65 | - 52% | |
| 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 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$96 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.81 (C$2.83) | C$3.72 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (C$6) | C$2.83 | + 121% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.54 (C$2.41) | C$3.09 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.43 (C$3.79) | C$2.46 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €9 (C$13) | C$19 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Melilla (Spain) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (C$47) | C$46 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (C$19) | C$26 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (C$78) | C$101 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (C$62) | C$87 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6.00 (C$9) | C$9 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.00 (C$3.12) | C$5.53 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (C$6) | C$5.67 | + 10% | |
| 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$3.12) | C$10 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 221 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Melilla (Spain) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,000
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$4,381
(€2,804)
in Melilla.
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