Cost of living in Tarragona (Spain) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 24% | |||
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| Food in Tarragona (Spain) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Tarragona | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$20) | C$20 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.28 (C$4.43) | C$5.78 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.82 (C$1.11) | C$1.98 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.52 (C$3.41) | C$4.18 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.10 (C$2.84) | C$3.17 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (C$9) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.95 (C$2.63) | C$4.24 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.10 (C$1.49) | C$3.76 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.79 (C$1.07) | C$3.41 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (C$8) | C$19 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.64 (C$2.22) | C$2.48 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (C$1.32) | C$1.93 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Tarragona (Spain) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Tarragona | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €917 (C$1,240) | C$2,136 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €547 (C$740) | C$1,241 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €151 (C$204) | C$124 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €580 (C$785) | C$1,120 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €408 (C$552) | C$805 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €99 (C$133) | C$66 | + 101% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (C$45) | C$54 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €345 (C$466) | C$311 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €142 (C$192) | C$97 | + 99% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.84 (C$8) | C$10 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$15) | C$25 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Tarragona (Spain) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (C$105) | C$60 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (C$40) | C$39 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (C$114) | C$98 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €99 (C$134) | C$117 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Tarragona (Spain) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,376 (C$31,624) | C$22,942 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 (C$1.84) | C$1.40 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (C$49) | C$67 | - 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (C$17) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Tarragona (Spain) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.99 (C$5.39) | C$8 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.87 (C$7) | C$22 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (C$76) | C$77 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.07 (C$5.51) | C$6 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.39 (C$3.23) | C$3.85 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (C$4.06) | C$4.33 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 (C$1.79) | C$3.16 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.68 (C$2.28) | C$2.46 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (C$21) | C$20 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Tarragona (Spain) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Tarragona | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (C$37) | C$51 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (C$21) | C$27 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €46 (C$63) | C$135 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 (C$60) | C$96 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.12 (C$2.87) | C$5.42 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.63 (C$6) | C$7 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €415 (C$561) | C$647 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (C$0.21) | C$0.83 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (C$60) | C$37 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.01 (C$7) | C$11 | - 38% | |
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TOTAL | - 21% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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