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Cost of living in Santiago de Compostela, Spain compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (C$17) | C$15 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (C$10) | C$9 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.93 (C$4.60) | C$5.69 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.79 (C$1.24) | C$2.17 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.89 (C$2.96) | C$4.84 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.55 (C$2.43) | C$2.90 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.01 (C$8) | C$10 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.35 (C$2.12) | C$4.00 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.27 (C$1.99) | C$3.31 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.85 (C$1.33) | C$3.07 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$11) | C$16 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.51 (C$2.36) | C$2.51 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.91 (C$1.42) | C$2.07 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €707 (C$1,109) | C$1,576 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €495 (C$776) | C$1,122 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €106 (C$166) | C$109 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €500 (C$784) | C$1,019 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €339 (C$532) | C$774 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €112 (C$175) | C$66 | + 163% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €39 (C$60) | C$40 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €486 (C$762) | C$377 | + 102% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €68 (C$107) | C$98 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (C$10) | C$9 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (C$15) | C$23 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 65% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (C$134) | C$59 | + 126% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (C$63) | C$40 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (C$127) | C$93 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (C$137) | C$92 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 3% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,499 (C$32,147) | C$22,749 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 (C$2.16) | C$1.26 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €33 (C$52) | C$65 | - 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 (C$19) | C$31 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.85 (C$8) | C$8 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.22 (C$8) | C$20 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (C$83) | C$96 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.54 (C$5.55) | C$6 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.59 (C$4.06) | C$3.72 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.51 (C$5.50) | C$2.83 | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (C$2.14) | C$3.09 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.51 (C$2.36) | C$2.46 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (C$17) | C$19 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (C$40) | C$46 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (C$23) | C$26 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €29 (C$46) | C$101 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 (C$61) | C$87 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.61 (C$9) | C$9 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.69 (C$2.65) | C$5.53 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.37 (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €450 (C$706) | C$549 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (C$0.26) | C$1.04 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (C$61) | C$35 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.71 (C$7) | C$10 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 317 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,200
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$4,656
(€2,969)
in Santiago de Compostela.
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