Cost of living in San Sebastian, Spain vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Sebastian (Spain) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (C$19) | C$19 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.05 (C$5.82) | C$5.84 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.93 (C$1.34) | C$1.85 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.79 (C$4.01) | C$4.50 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.98 (C$4.28) | C$3.04 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €11 (C$16) | C$10 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.06 (C$2.96) | C$4.24 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.44 (C$2.06) | C$3.76 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.96 (C$1.38) | C$3.41 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$11) | C$18 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.73 (C$2.48) | C$2.48 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (C$1.75) | C$1.93 | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in San Sebastian (Spain) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,399 (C$2,007) | C$2,136 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €960 (C$1,377) | C$1,241 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €157 (C$225) | C$133 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €974 (C$1,398) | C$1,120 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €732 (C$1,051) | C$806 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €121 (C$174) | C$66 | + 162% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €38 (C$55) | C$50 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €445 (C$638) | C$322 | + 98% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 (C$179) | C$96 | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (C$18) | C$25 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in San Sebastian (Spain) is 53% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €94 (C$135) | C$61 | + 119% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (C$45) | C$38 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (C$131) | C$96 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €164 (C$236) | C$112 | + 110% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in San Sebastian (Spain) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,420 (C$30,740) | C$22,935 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (C$1.89) | C$1.39 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (C$57) | C$67 | - 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 (C$23) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in San Sebastian (Spain) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.70 (C$8) | C$8 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (C$14) | C$22 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €86 (C$123) | C$77 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.36 (C$6) | C$6 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.32 (C$4.76) | C$3.78 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.11 (C$5.89) | C$4.28 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.10 (C$3.02) | C$3.11 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.25 (C$3.22) | C$2.46 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (C$24) | C$20 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in San Sebastian (Spain) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (C$47) | C$50 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (C$20) | C$27 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €145 (C$208) | C$117 | + 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (C$75) | C$94 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.61 (C$3.74) | C$5.25 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.78 (C$8) | C$6 | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €456 (C$654) | C$647 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (C$0.25) | C$0.83 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (C$74) | C$36 | + 107% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.02 (C$7) | C$11 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 315 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
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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$6,764 (€4,713) in San Sebastian to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,700 in Abbotsford.
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