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Cost of living in San Sebastian, Spain compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Sebastian (Spain) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (C$17) | C$15 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.95 (C$6) | C$5.69 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 (C$1.39) | C$2.17 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.75 (C$2.73) | C$4.84 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.55 (C$2.42) | C$2.90 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.00 (C$8) | C$10 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.83 (C$2.86) | C$4.00 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.40 (C$3.75) | C$3.31 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.83 (C$1.30) | C$3.07 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.75 (C$7) | C$16 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.66 (C$2.59) | C$2.51 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.12 (C$1.75) | C$2.07 | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in San Sebastian (Spain) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,031 (C$1,609) | C$1,576 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €933 (C$1,457) | C$1,122 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €127 (C$198) | C$109 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €838 (C$1,308) | C$1,019 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €650 (C$1,015) | C$774 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €63 (C$99) | C$66 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €35 (C$55) | C$40 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €490 (C$765) | C$377 | + 103% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €130 (C$203) | C$98 | + 106% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$13) | C$9 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$18) | C$23 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in San Sebastian (Spain) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €82 (C$128) | C$59 | + 115% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (C$47) | C$40 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (C$135) | C$93 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (C$177) | C$92 | + 92% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in San Sebastian (Spain) is 2% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,778 (C$34,008) | C$22,749 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (C$2.26) | C$1.26 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 (C$39) | C$65 | - 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 (C$25) | C$31 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in San Sebastian (Spain) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.62 (C$5.66) | C$8 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (C$10) | C$20 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €43 (C$68) | C$96 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.50 (C$5.47) | C$6 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.35 (C$5.24) | C$3.72 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.31 (C$7) | C$2.83 | + 137% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.50 (C$3.90) | C$3.09 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.58 (C$4.03) | C$2.46 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (C$26) | C$19 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in San Sebastian (Spain) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (C$50) | C$46 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (C$23) | C$26 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €102 (C$159) | C$101 | + 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (C$78) | C$87 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.70 (C$2.65) | C$5.53 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.25 (C$5.08) | C$5.67 | - 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €440 (C$687) | C$549 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (C$0.14) | C$1.04 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €70 (C$109) | C$35 | + 211% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 (C$8) | C$10 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 398 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in San Sebastian (Spain) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,866
(€3,116)
in San Sebastian
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,800
in Abbotsford.
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