Cost of living in Murcia, Spain vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Murcia (Spain) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (C$16) | C$20 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.09 (C$4.46) | C$5.84 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.74 (C$1.07) | C$1.98 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.27 (C$3.27) | C$4.48 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.73 (C$2.49) | C$3.04 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.77 (C$8) | C$10 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.60 (C$2.31) | C$4.24 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.85 (C$1.22) | C$3.76 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.89 (C$1.28) | C$3.41 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (C$13) | C$19 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.39 (C$2.01) | C$2.48 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.98 (C$1.41) | C$1.93 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Murcia (Spain) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €813 (C$1,172) | C$2,136 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €594 (C$857) | C$1,241 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €146 (C$211) | C$133 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €531 (C$765) | C$1,120 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €396 (C$570) | C$806 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €95 (C$138) | C$66 | + 107% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (C$31) | C$54 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €429 (C$619) | C$311 | + 99% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (C$161) | C$97 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.01 (C$7) | C$10 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (C$13) | C$25 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Murcia (Spain) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €74 (C$107) | C$60 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (C$39) | C$39 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (C$114) | C$98 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €83 (C$120) | C$117 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Murcia (Spain) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,758 (C$28,469) | C$22,935 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 (C$1.97) | C$1.42 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €23 (C$33) | C$67 | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (C$27) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Murcia (Spain) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.72 (C$8) | C$8 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (C$11) | C$22 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (C$71) | C$77 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.82 (C$7) | C$6 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.06 (C$2.97) | C$3.85 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.99 (C$4.31) | C$4.28 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.14 (C$1.64) | C$3.11 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.36 (C$1.96) | C$2.46 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (C$17) | C$20 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Murcia (Spain) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (C$39) | C$52 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (C$21) | C$26 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 (C$84) | C$117 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €33 (C$48) | C$96 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (C$9) | C$9 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.32 (C$3.34) | C$5.42 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.14 (C$4.52) | C$7 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €458 (C$660) | C$647 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (C$0.24) | C$0.83 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (C$51) | C$35 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.90 (C$7) | C$11 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 519 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,800 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,987 (€3,461) in Murcia.
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