- Cost of Living
- Spain
- Canada
- Murcia
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Murcia, Spain compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Murcia (Spain) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (C$15) | C$14 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.50 (C$8) | C$8 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.25 (C$3.30) | C$6 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.81 (C$1.19) | C$2.38 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.23 (C$3.27) | C$4.08 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.13 (C$1.65) | C$2.62 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.67 (C$7) | C$10 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.20 (C$1.76) | C$3.73 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.80 (C$2.64) | C$2.90 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.83 (C$1.22) | C$2.89 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €3.50 (C$5.13) | C$16 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.28 (C$1.88) | C$2.31 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.80 (C$1.17) | C$1.76 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Murcia (Spain) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €600 (C$879) | C$1,186 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €425 (C$622) | C$982 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €219 (C$321) | C$117 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €427 (C$625) | C$919 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €300 (C$439) | C$695 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €110 (C$161) | C$64 | + 150% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (C$44) | C$39 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €535 (C$784) | C$392 | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €123 (C$180) | C$111 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.49 (C$7) | C$10 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (C$12) | C$26 | - 53% | |
| 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 | + 98% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €23 (C$33) | C$41 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (C$127) | C$95 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (C$117) | C$87 | + 35% | |
| 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$21,968) | C$22,684 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 (C$1.99) | C$1.19 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 (C$37) | C$47 | - 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (C$27) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Murcia (Spain) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.82 (C$9) | C$8 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (C$10) | C$20 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (C$68) | C$85 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.08 (C$7) | C$7 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.20 (C$3.23) | C$3.90 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.08 (C$4.52) | C$3.90 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.22 (C$1.79) | C$3.21 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.45 (C$2.12) | C$2.46 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (C$16) | C$19 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Murcia (Spain) is 65% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (C$33) | C$43 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (C$22) | C$27 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €52 (C$76) | C$84 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €35 (C$51) | C$93 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.76 (C$8) | C$9 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.42 (C$2.08) | C$5.44 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.00 (C$1.46) | C$5.57 | - 74% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €157 (C$231) | C$141 | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (C$0.13) | C$2.00 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (C$63) | C$34 | + 87% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.75 (C$7) | C$10 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 184 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Murcia (Spain) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,550
(€1,741)
in Murcia.
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