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- Santiago de Compostela
- Abbotsford
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Cost of living in Santiago de Compostela, Spain compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (C$16) | C$14 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (C$10) | C$8 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.93 (C$4.33) | C$5.67 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.79 (C$1.17) | C$2.40 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.89 (C$2.78) | C$4.13 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.55 (C$2.29) | C$2.54 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.01 (C$7) | C$9 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.35 (C$1.99) | C$3.55 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.27 (C$1.87) | C$3.02 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.85 (C$1.25) | C$2.26 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$10) | C$15 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.51 (C$2.22) | C$2.18 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.91 (C$1.33) | C$1.87 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €689 (C$1,016) | C$1,186 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €495 (C$730) | C$982 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €106 (C$156) | C$104 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €500 (C$737) | C$919 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €339 (C$500) | C$695 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €112 (C$164) | C$64 | + 156% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €39 (C$57) | C$39 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €486 (C$716) | C$393 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €68 (C$100) | C$111 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (C$9) | C$10 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (C$14) | C$25 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 55% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (C$126) | C$61 | + 109% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (C$59) | C$41 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (C$119) | C$95 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (C$129) | C$87 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,499 (C$30,223) | C$23,851 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 (C$2.03) | C$1.19 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €33 (C$49) | C$47 | + 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 (C$18) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.85 (C$7) | C$7 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.22 (C$8) | C$20 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (C$78) | C$85 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.54 (C$5.22) | C$6 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.59 (C$3.82) | C$2.88 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.51 (C$5.17) | C$3.82 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (C$2.01) | C$3.16 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.51 (C$2.22) | C$2.53 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (C$16) | C$19 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (C$38) | C$45 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (C$22) | C$26 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €29 (C$43) | C$84 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 (C$57) | C$89 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.61 (C$8) | C$9 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.69 (C$2.49) | C$5.72 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.37 (C$6) | C$5.43 | + 19% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €450 (C$663) | C$850 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (C$0.25) | C$1.04 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (C$58) | C$34 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.71 (C$7) | C$10 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 262 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,037
(€2,060)
in Santiago de Compostela.
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