- Cost of Living
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- Ourense
- Abbotsford
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Cost of living in Ourense, Spain compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ourense (Spain) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (C$15) | C$15 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 (C$5.36) | C$5.69 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 (C$1.33) | C$2.05 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.63 (C$2.49) | C$4.81 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.90 (C$2.91) | C$2.90 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.17 (C$6) | C$10 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.50 (C$2.30) | C$4.00 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (C$2.04) | C$3.34 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.80 (C$1.22) | C$3.36 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.33 (C$8) | C$16 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.30 (C$1.99) | C$2.41 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 (C$1.13) | C$2.01 | - 44% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Ourense (Spain) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €520 (C$796) | C$1,651 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €425 (C$651) | C$1,142 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €200 (C$306) | C$102 | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €580 (C$888) | C$1,038 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €375 (C$574) | C$779 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €505 (C$773) | C$66 | + 1062% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €35 (C$54) | C$39 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €733 (C$1,123) | C$351 | + 219% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 (C$115) | C$86 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (C$11) | C$22 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Ourense (Spain) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 (C$127) | C$59 | + 114% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €23 (C$35) | C$40 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 (C$107) | C$93 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (C$122) | C$92 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Ourense (Spain) is 3% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,500 (C$29,856) | C$22,749 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (C$2.04) | C$1.27 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (C$46) | C$67 | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| 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$5.74) | C$8 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$96 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.50 (C$7) | C$6 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.00 (C$3.06) | C$3.72 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.00 (C$1.53) | C$2.83 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.70 (C$1.07) | C$3.09 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.30 (C$1.99) | C$2.46 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (C$15) | C$19 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Ourense (Spain) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (C$43) | C$46 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (C$24) | C$26 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €20 (C$31) | C$101 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (C$61) | C$85 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6.00 (C$9) | C$8 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.47 (C$3.78) | C$5.34 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.15 (C$3.29) | C$5.67 | - 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (C$0.28) | C$1.04 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (C$48) | C$35 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.67 (C$7) | C$11 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 275 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2018.
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Cost of living in Ourense (Spain) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,200
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$4,551
(€2,972)
in Ourense.
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