- Cost of Living
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- Ourense
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Cost of living in Ourense, Spain compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ourense (Spain) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (C$15) | C$15 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 (C$5.47) | C$5.69 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 (C$1.36) | C$2.17 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.63 (C$2.54) | C$4.84 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.90 (C$2.97) | C$2.90 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.17 (C$7) | C$10 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.50 (C$2.34) | C$4.00 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (C$2.08) | C$3.31 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.80 (C$1.25) | C$3.07 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.33 (C$8) | C$16 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.30 (C$2.03) | C$2.51 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 (C$1.15) | C$2.07 | - 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$812) | C$1,576 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €425 (C$664) | C$1,122 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €200 (C$312) | C$109 | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €580 (C$906) | C$1,019 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €400 (C$625) | C$774 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €505 (C$788) | C$66 | + 1086% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €35 (C$55) | C$40 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €733 (C$1,145) | C$377 | + 204% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 (C$117) | C$98 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (C$12) | C$23 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Ourense (Spain) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 (C$130) | C$59 | + 118% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €23 (C$36) | C$40 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 (C$109) | C$93 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (C$125) | C$92 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Ourense (Spain) is 1% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,500 (C$30,459) | C$22,749 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (C$2.08) | C$1.26 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (C$47) | C$65 | - 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Ourense (Spain) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.75 (C$5.86) | C$8 | - 23% | |
| 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 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.00 (C$3.12) | C$3.72 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.00 (C$1.56) | C$2.83 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.70 (C$1.09) | C$3.09 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.30 (C$2.03) | C$2.46 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (C$16) | C$19 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Ourense (Spain) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (C$43) | C$46 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (C$25) | C$26 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €20 (C$31) | C$101 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (C$62) | C$87 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6.00 (C$9) | C$9 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.47 (C$3.85) | C$5.53 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.15 (C$3.36) | C$5.67 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (C$0.28) | C$1.04 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (C$49) | C$35 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.67 (C$7) | C$10 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 247 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Ourense (Spain) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$4,172
(€2,671)
in Ourense.
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