- Cost of Living
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- Ourense
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ourense, Spain compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ourense (Spain) is 22% 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) | €7 (C$11) | C$8 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.25 (C$3.34) | C$6 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.83 (C$1.23) | C$2.38 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.63 (C$2.41) | C$4.08 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.80 (C$2.67) | C$2.62 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.25 (C$6) | C$10 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.25 (C$1.86) | C$3.73 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.25 (C$1.86) | C$2.90 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.80 (C$1.19) | C$2.89 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$11) | C$16 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.23 (C$1.83) | C$2.31 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 (C$1.10) | C$1.76 | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Ourense (Spain) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €575 (C$854) | C$1,186 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €400 (C$594) | C$982 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €200 (C$297) | C$117 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €580 (C$862) | C$919 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €400 (C$594) | C$695 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €505 (C$750) | C$64 | + 1066% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €35 (C$52) | C$39 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €800 (C$1,189) | C$392 | + 203% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (C$149) | C$111 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €2.00 (C$2.97) | C$10 | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (C$11) | C$26 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Ourense (Spain) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €75 (C$111) | C$61 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €25 (C$36) | C$41 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €60 (C$89) | C$95 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €77 (C$114) | C$87 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Ourense (Spain) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,500 (C$28,973) | C$22,684 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (C$1.98) | C$1.19 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (C$45) | C$47 | - 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Ourense (Spain) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.75 (C$5.57) | C$8 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$85 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.50 (C$7) | C$7 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.00 (C$2.97) | C$3.90 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.00 (C$1.49) | C$3.90 | - 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.70 (C$1.04) | C$3.21 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.30 (C$1.93) | C$2.46 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (C$15) | C$19 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Ourense (Spain) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (C$40) | C$43 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (C$24) | C$27 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €20 (C$30) | C$84 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (C$67) | C$93 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.00 (C$7) | C$9 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.20 (C$1.78) | C$5.44 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.35 (C$2.01) | C$5.57 | - 64% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €50 (C$74) | C$141 | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (C$0.27) | C$2.00 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (C$45) | C$34 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.50 (C$7) | C$10 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 45 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2017.
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Cost of living in Ourense (Spain) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,195
(€2,150)
in Ourense.
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