Cost of living in Murcia, Spain vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in Murcia (Spain) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (C$19) | C$20 | - 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.70 (C$4.11) | C$5.78 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.73 (C$1.12) | C$1.98 | - 44% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.50 (C$3.81) | C$4.18 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.61 (C$2.45) | C$3.04 | - 19% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.88 (C$9) | C$10 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.53 (C$2.33) | C$4.24 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.90 (C$1.37) | C$3.76 | - 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.86 (C$1.31) | C$3.41 | - 62% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$12) | C$19 | - 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.55 (C$2.36) | C$2.48 | - 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.83 (C$1.26) | C$1.93 | - 35% | |
Housing | - 26% | |||
Housing in Murcia (Spain) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €886 (C$1,351) | C$2,136 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €571 (C$870) | C$1,241 | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €129 (C$196) | C$133 | + 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €530 (C$808) | C$1,120 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €365 (C$557) | C$806 | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €92 (C$140) | C$66 | + 112% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (C$33) | C$54 | - 40% | |
40” flat screen tv | €366 (C$558) | C$311 | + 79% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (C$168) | C$97 | + 73% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.58 (C$9) | C$10 | - 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (C$14) | C$25 | - 45% | |
Clothes | + 18% | |||
Clothes in Murcia (Spain) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €72 (C$110) | C$60 | + 82% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €24 (C$36) | C$39 | - 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (C$118) | C$98 | + 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (C$129) | C$117 | + 10% | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in Murcia (Spain) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,843 (C$36,335) | C$22,935 | + 58% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.21 (C$1.84) | C$1.39 | + 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €22 (C$34) | C$67 | - 49% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (C$28) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 17% | |||
Personal Care in Murcia (Spain) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.48 (C$8) | C$8 | + 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (C$12) | C$22 | - 46% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €51 (C$78) | C$77 | + 1% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.82 (C$7) | C$6 | + 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.06 (C$3.14) | C$3.85 | - 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.99 (C$4.56) | C$4.28 | + 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.17 (C$1.78) | C$3.11 | - 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.33 (C$2.02) | C$2.46 | - 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (C$18) | C$20 | - 8% | |
Entertainment | - 31% | |||
Entertainment in Murcia (Spain) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (C$42) | C$52 | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €14 (C$22) | C$26 | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €59 (C$91) | C$117 | - 23% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €36 (C$55) | C$96 | - 43% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$10) | C$9 | + 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.39 (C$3.64) | C$5.42 | - 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.25 (C$4.95) | C$7 | - 25% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €458 (C$698) | C$647 | + 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (C$0.26) | C$0.83 | - 69% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (C$55) | C$35 | + 56% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.90 (C$7) | C$11 | - 32% | |
TOTAL | - 21% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Murcia (Spain) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,700 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$5,298 (€3,477) in Murcia.
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