- Cost of Living
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- Murcia
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Murcia, Spain compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Murcia (Spain) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (C$15) | C$14 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.50 (C$8) | C$8 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.25 (C$3.32) | C$5.67 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.77 (C$1.14) | C$2.40 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.23 (C$3.29) | C$4.13 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.13 (C$1.67) | C$2.54 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.67 (C$7) | C$9 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.20 (C$1.77) | C$3.55 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.80 (C$2.65) | C$3.02 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.83 (C$1.22) | C$2.26 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €3.50 (C$5.16) | C$15 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.28 (C$1.89) | C$2.18 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.80 (C$1.18) | C$1.87 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Murcia (Spain) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €600 (C$885) | C$1,186 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €425 (C$627) | C$982 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €219 (C$324) | C$104 | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €427 (C$629) | C$919 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €300 (C$442) | C$695 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €110 (C$162) | C$64 | + 152% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (C$44) | C$39 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €535 (C$789) | C$393 | + 101% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €143 (C$210) | C$111 | + 90% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.49 (C$7) | C$10 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (C$12) | C$25 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Murcia (Spain) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €82 (C$120) | C$61 | + 99% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €23 (C$33) | C$41 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (C$128) | C$95 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (C$118) | C$87 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Murcia (Spain) is 2% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,000 (C$22,115) | C$23,851 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 (C$2.01) | C$1.19 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 (C$37) | C$47 | - 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (C$27) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Murcia (Spain) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.82 (C$9) | C$7 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (C$10) | C$20 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (C$68) | C$85 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.08 (C$7) | C$6 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.20 (C$3.25) | C$2.88 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.08 (C$4.55) | C$3.82 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.22 (C$1.81) | C$3.16 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.45 (C$2.13) | C$2.53 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (C$17) | C$19 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Murcia (Spain) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (C$33) | C$45 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (C$22) | C$26 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €52 (C$77) | C$84 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €35 (C$52) | C$89 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.76 (C$8) | C$9 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.42 (C$2.09) | C$5.72 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.00 (C$1.47) | C$5.43 | - 73% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €816 (C$1,203) | C$850 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (C$0.13) | C$1.04 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (C$64) | C$34 | + 86% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.75 (C$7) | C$10 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 240 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Murcia (Spain) is 20% 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$2,733
(€1,854)
in Murcia.
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