Cost of living in Oviedo (Spain) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Oviedo (Spain) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Oviedo (Spain) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €14 (C$21) | C$20 | 4% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €8 (C$11) | C$10 | 13% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €3.56 (C$5.34) | C$5.78 | 8% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €0.85 (C$1.27) | C$1.98 | 36% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €2.31 (C$3.47) | C$4.18 | 17% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €1.87 (C$2.81) | C$3.04 | 8% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €6 (C$9) | C$10 | 5% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €1.97 (C$2.95) | C$4.24 | 30% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.00 (C$1.51) | C$3.76 | 60% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €0.95 (C$1.42) | C$3.41 | 58% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €5.74 (C$9) | C$19 | 55% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €1.63 (C$2.45) | C$2.48 | 1% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €0.87 (C$1.31) | C$1.93 | 32% |
| Housing in Oviedo (Spain) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Oviedo (Spain) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €809 (C$1,214) | C$2,136 | 43% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €564 (C$846) | C$1,241 | 32% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €115 (C$172) | C$133 | 29% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €503 (C$755) | C$1,120 | 33% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €389 (C$584) | C$806 | 28% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €149 (C$224) | C$66 | 238% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €31 (C$46) | C$54 | 15% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €325 (C$487) | C$311 | 57% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €81 (C$122) | C$97 | 26% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €7 (C$10) | C$10 | 1% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €10 (C$15) | C$25 | 39% |
| Clothes in Oviedo (Spain) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Oviedo (Spain) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €89 (C$134) | C$60 | 122% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €33 (C$49) | C$39 | 25% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €81 (C$121) | C$98 | 24% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €95 (C$143) | C$117 | 22% |
| Transportation in Oviedo (Spain) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Oviedo (Spain) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €22,048 (C$33,095) | C$22,942 | 44% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.30 (C$1.95) | C$1.39 | 40% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €49 (C$74) | C$67 | 10% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €18 (C$27) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Oviedo (Spain) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Oviedo (Spain) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €2.96 (C$4.44) | C$8 | 46% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €10 (C$15) | C$22 | 29% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €71 (C$107) | C$77 | 39% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €5.57 (C$8) | C$6 | 29% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €2.66 (C$3.99) | C$3.85 | 4% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €3.30 (C$4.96) | C$4.28 | 16% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.26 (C$1.89) | C$3.11 | 39% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €1.88 (C$2.82) | C$2.46 | 15% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €13 (C$20) | C$20 | 1% |
| Entertainment in Oviedo (Spain) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Oviedo (Spain) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €31 (C$47) | C$52 | 10% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €16 (C$24) | C$26 | 10% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €50 (C$75) | C$117 | 36% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €41 (C$61) | C$96 | 37% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €6 (C$9) | C$9 | 2% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €1.64 (C$2.47) | C$5.42 | 54% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €4.69 (C$7) | C$7 | 6% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €417 (C$627) | C$647 | 3% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.11 (C$0.16) | C$0.83 | 80% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €43 (C$65) | C$35 | 84% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €4.63 (C$7) | C$11 | 37% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,000 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$5,380 (€3,584) in Oviedo.