Cost of living in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 3% | |||
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| Food in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Santiago de Compostela | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (C$31) | C$23 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (C$15) | C$13 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.33 (C$5.23) | C$6 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (C$1.57) | C$2.41 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.55 (C$5.57) | C$4.70 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.33 (C$3.66) | C$3.95 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$10) | C$11 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (C$3.14) | C$4.85 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.41 (C$2.22) | C$3.95 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.21 (C$1.90) | C$3.50 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (C$15) | C$20 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.12 (C$3.33) | C$2.68 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.88 (C$1.38) | C$2.16 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Santiago de Compostela | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €904 (C$1,419) | C$2,300 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €619 (C$972) | C$1,599 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €82 (C$128) | C$120 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €613 (C$963) | C$1,347 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €459 (C$720) | C$985 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €84 (C$132) | C$69 | + 92% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €37 (C$57) | C$60 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €419 (C$657) | C$311 | + 111% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €72 (C$114) | C$140 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.12 (C$8) | C$10 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$18) | C$26 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 49% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Santiago de Compostela | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (C$133) | C$70 | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (C$55) | C$41 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (C$132) | C$105 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (C$141) | C$120 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Santiago de Compostela | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,999 (C$36,108) | C$24,609 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (C$2.40) | C$1.69 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €21 (C$33) | C$60 | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (C$20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Santiago de Compostela | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.02 (C$8) | C$8 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (C$14) | C$22 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €52 (C$82) | C$77 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.45 (C$5.42) | C$6 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.05 (C$4.79) | C$4.17 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.25 (C$5.10) | C$4.59 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.44 (C$2.27) | C$3.11 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.72 (C$2.70) | C$3.02 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (C$19) | C$22 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Santiago de Compostela | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (C$41) | C$61 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (C$23) | C$27 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €34 (C$54) | C$118 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €34 (C$54) | C$97 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$11) | C$12 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.83 (C$2.87) | C$4.71 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.88 (C$6) | C$7 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €445 (C$698) | C$647 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (C$0.26) | C$0.24 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (C$57) | C$38 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.12 (C$8) | C$13 | - 36% | |
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TOTAL | - 12% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 170 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2025.
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