- Cost of Living
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- Ourense
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ourense, Spain compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ourense (Spain) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (C$14) | C$14 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 (C$5.18) | C$5.67 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 (C$1.29) | C$2.40 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.63 (C$2.41) | C$4.13 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.90 (C$2.81) | C$2.54 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.17 (C$6) | C$9 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.50 (C$2.22) | C$3.55 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (C$1.97) | C$3.02 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.80 (C$1.18) | C$2.26 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.33 (C$8) | C$15 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.30 (C$1.92) | C$2.18 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 (C$1.09) | C$1.87 | - 42% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Ourense (Spain) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €563 (C$833) | C$1,186 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €425 (C$629) | C$982 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €200 (C$296) | C$104 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €580 (C$859) | C$919 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €400 (C$592) | C$695 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €505 (C$747) | C$64 | + 1062% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €35 (C$52) | C$39 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €733 (C$1,086) | C$393 | + 176% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 (C$111) | C$111 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (C$11) | C$25 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Ourense (Spain) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 (C$123) | C$61 | + 103% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €23 (C$34) | C$41 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 (C$104) | C$95 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (C$118) | C$87 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Ourense (Spain) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,500 (C$28,869) | C$23,851 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (C$1.97) | C$1.19 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (C$44) | C$47 | - 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Ourense (Spain) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.75 (C$5.55) | C$7 | - 26% | |
| 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$6 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.00 (C$2.96) | C$2.88 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.00 (C$1.48) | C$3.82 | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.70 (C$1.04) | C$3.16 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.30 (C$1.92) | C$2.53 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (C$15) | C$19 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Ourense (Spain) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (C$41) | C$45 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (C$24) | C$26 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €20 (C$30) | C$84 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (C$59) | C$89 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6.00 (C$9) | C$9 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.47 (C$3.65) | C$5.72 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.15 (C$3.18) | C$5.43 | - 41% | |
| 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$1.04 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (C$47) | C$34 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.67 (C$7) | C$10 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 125 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Ourense (Spain) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,000
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,662
(€2,473)
in Ourense.
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