- Cost of Living
- Spain
- Canada
- San Sebastian
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in San Sebastian, Spain compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Sebastian (Spain) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (C$16) | C$14 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$8 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.95 (C$5.74) | C$6 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.99 (C$1.43) | C$2.38 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.75 (C$2.54) | C$4.08 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.55 (C$2.25) | C$2.62 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.00 (C$7) | C$10 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.83 (C$2.66) | C$3.73 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.40 (C$3.49) | C$2.90 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.83 (C$1.21) | C$2.89 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.75 (C$7) | C$16 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.62 (C$2.35) | C$2.31 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.12 (C$1.63) | C$1.76 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in San Sebastian (Spain) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,031 (C$1,497) | C$1,186 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €933 (C$1,356) | C$982 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €127 (C$184) | C$117 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €838 (C$1,217) | C$919 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €650 (C$945) | C$695 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €63 (C$92) | C$64 | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €35 (C$51) | C$39 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €499 (C$725) | C$392 | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €137 (C$199) | C$111 | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$15) | C$26 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in San Sebastian (Spain) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €82 (C$119) | C$61 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (C$44) | C$41 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (C$125) | C$95 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (C$165) | C$87 | + 90% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in San Sebastian (Spain) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,778 (C$31,645) | C$22,684 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (C$2.11) | C$1.19 | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 (C$36) | C$47 | - 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in San Sebastian (Spain) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.00 (C$5.81) | C$8 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (C$10) | C$20 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (C$44) | C$85 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.25 (C$6) | C$7 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.00 (C$5.81) | C$3.90 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.33 (C$8) | C$3.90 | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.83 (C$4.12) | C$3.21 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.47 (C$3.58) | C$2.46 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (C$23) | C$19 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in San Sebastian (Spain) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (C$43) | C$43 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (C$22) | C$27 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €120 (C$174) | C$84 | + 108% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (C$73) | C$93 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$11) | C$9 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.70 (C$2.47) | C$5.44 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.25 (C$4.72) | C$5.57 | - 15% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €176 (C$256) | C$141 | + 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (C$0.13) | C$2.00 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €70 (C$102) | C$34 | + 199% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 (C$7) | C$10 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 87 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2017.
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Cost of living in San Sebastian (Spain) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,500
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,164
(€2,178)
in San Sebastian.
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