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- Murcia
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Cost of living in Murcia, Spain compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Murcia (Spain) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (C$16) | C$15 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.50 (C$9) | C$9 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.25 (C$3.53) | C$5.69 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.83 (C$1.30) | C$2.17 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.23 (C$3.50) | C$4.84 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.13 (C$1.77) | C$2.90 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.67 (C$7) | C$10 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.20 (C$1.88) | C$4.00 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.80 (C$2.82) | C$3.31 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.83 (C$1.30) | C$3.07 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €3.50 (C$5.49) | C$16 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.29 (C$2.02) | C$2.51 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.80 (C$1.25) | C$2.07 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Murcia (Spain) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €600 (C$941) | C$1,576 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €425 (C$667) | C$1,122 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €219 (C$344) | C$109 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €427 (C$669) | C$1,019 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €300 (C$470) | C$774 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €110 (C$172) | C$66 | + 159% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (C$47) | C$40 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €502 (C$787) | C$377 | + 109% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €143 (C$224) | C$98 | + 127% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.49 (C$7) | C$9 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (C$13) | C$23 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Murcia (Spain) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €82 (C$128) | C$59 | + 116% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €23 (C$35) | C$40 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (C$136) | C$93 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (C$125) | C$92 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Murcia (Spain) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,000 (C$23,525) | C$22,749 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 (C$2.13) | C$1.26 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 (C$39) | C$65 | - 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (C$32) | C$31 | + 3% | |
| 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) | €5.82 (C$9) | C$8 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (C$12) | C$20 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (C$72) | C$96 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.08 (C$8) | C$6 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.20 (C$3.45) | C$3.72 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.08 (C$4.84) | C$2.83 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.22 (C$1.92) | C$3.09 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.36 (C$2.14) | C$2.46 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (C$18) | C$19 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Murcia (Spain) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (C$35) | C$46 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (C$23) | C$26 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €49 (C$76) | C$101 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €35 (C$55) | C$87 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.75 (C$9) | C$9 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.42 (C$2.23) | C$5.53 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.00 (C$1.57) | C$5.67 | - 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €504 (C$790) | C$549 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (C$0.14) | C$1.04 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (C$68) | C$35 | + 93% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.75 (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 350 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Murcia (Spain) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,945
(€2,515)
in Murcia.
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