- Cost of Living
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- Tarragona
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Cost of living in Tarragona, Spain compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tarragona (Spain) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (C$17) | C$15 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (C$11) | C$9 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.67 (C$5.53) | C$5.69 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.82 (C$1.24) | C$2.17 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.91 (C$2.88) | C$4.84 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.53 (C$2.31) | C$2.90 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.80 (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.83 (C$2.77) | C$4.00 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.03 (C$1.56) | C$3.31 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.76 (C$1.15) | C$3.07 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.94 (C$7) | C$16 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.61 (C$2.43) | C$2.51 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 (C$1.51) | C$2.07 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Tarragona (Spain) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €813 (C$1,226) | C$1,576 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €581 (C$877) | C$1,122 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €127 (C$192) | C$109 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €531 (C$802) | C$1,019 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €389 (C$587) | C$774 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €93 (C$140) | C$66 | + 111% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €32 (C$49) | C$40 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €413 (C$623) | C$377 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €81 (C$123) | C$98 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.81 (C$7) | C$9 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (C$18) | C$23 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Tarragona (Spain) is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €71 (C$107) | C$59 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (C$45) | C$40 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €71 (C$107) | C$93 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (C$131) | C$92 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Tarragona (Spain) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,530 (C$32,495) | C$22,749 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.25 (C$1.89) | C$1.27 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (C$42) | C$65 | - 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €11 (C$17) | C$31 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Tarragona (Spain) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.88 (C$5.85) | C$8 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.89 (C$5.87) | C$20 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €35 (C$53) | C$96 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.98 (C$6) | C$6 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.16 (C$3.25) | C$3.72 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.55 (C$3.85) | C$2.83 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.17 (C$1.77) | C$3.09 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.17 (C$1.76) | C$2.46 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €9 (C$14) | C$19 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Tarragona (Spain) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (C$41) | C$46 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (C$23) | C$26 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €63 (C$95) | C$101 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (C$77) | C$87 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$10) | C$9 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.70 (C$2.57) | C$5.53 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.50 (C$5.28) | C$5.67 | - 7% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €419 (C$632) | C$549 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (C$0.20) | C$1.04 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (C$72) | C$35 | + 106% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.75 (C$7) | C$10 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 292 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Tarragona (Spain) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$4,009
(€2,656)
in Tarragona.
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