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Cost of living in Murcia, Spain compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Murcia (Spain) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (C$15) | C$15 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.50 (C$9) | C$9 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.25 (C$3.48) | C$5.69 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.81 (C$1.25) | C$2.05 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.23 (C$3.45) | C$4.81 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.13 (C$1.75) | C$2.90 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.67 (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.20 (C$1.86) | C$4.00 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.80 (C$2.78) | C$3.34 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.83 (C$1.28) | C$3.36 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €3.50 (C$5.41) | C$16 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.32 (C$2.04) | C$2.41 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.80 (C$1.24) | C$2.01 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Murcia (Spain) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €600 (C$928) | C$1,651 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €425 (C$657) | C$1,142 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €219 (C$339) | C$102 | + 231% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €427 (C$660) | C$1,038 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €300 (C$464) | C$779 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €110 (C$170) | C$66 | + 155% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (C$46) | C$39 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €502 (C$776) | C$351 | + 121% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €143 (C$220) | C$86 | + 155% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.55 (C$7) | C$9 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (C$13) | C$22 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Murcia (Spain) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €82 (C$126) | C$59 | + 112% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €23 (C$35) | C$40 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (C$134) | C$93 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (C$124) | C$92 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Murcia (Spain) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,000 (C$23,195) | C$22,749 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 (C$2.10) | C$1.27 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 (C$39) | C$67 | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (C$32) | C$31 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Murcia (Spain) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.61 (C$9) | C$8 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (C$10) | C$20 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (C$71) | C$82 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.01 (C$8) | C$6 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.20 (C$3.41) | C$3.72 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.12 (C$4.83) | C$2.83 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.29 (C$1.99) | C$3.09 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.32 (C$2.04) | C$2.46 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (C$17) | C$19 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Murcia (Spain) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (C$37) | C$46 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (C$23) | C$26 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €52 (C$81) | C$101 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €35 (C$54) | C$85 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.75 (C$9) | C$8 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.42 (C$2.20) | C$5.34 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.00 (C$1.55) | C$5.67 | - 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €488 (C$755) | C$549 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (C$0.14) | C$1.04 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (C$67) | C$35 | + 91% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.75 (C$7) | C$11 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 389 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Murcia (Spain) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,648
(€2,359)
in Murcia.
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