Cost of living in Tarragona, Spain vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 16% | |||
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Food in Tarragona (Spain) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (C$20) | C$20 | + 0% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.45 (C$5.31) | C$5.78 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.81 (C$1.24) | C$1.98 | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.45 (C$3.76) | C$4.18 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.86 (C$2.86) | C$3.04 | - 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (C$10) | C$10 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.79 (C$2.76) | C$4.24 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.09 (C$1.68) | C$3.76 | - 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.77 (C$1.18) | C$3.41 | - 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (C$10) | C$19 | - 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.63 (C$2.50) | C$2.48 | + 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.94 (C$1.45) | C$1.93 | - 25% | |
Housing | - 15% | |||
Housing in Tarragona (Spain) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €872 (C$1,342) | C$2,136 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €569 (C$876) | C$1,241 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €150 (C$231) | C$133 | + 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €576 (C$886) | C$1,120 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €395 (C$607) | C$806 | - 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €100 (C$154) | C$66 | + 132% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (C$52) | C$54 | - 4% | |
40” flat screen tv | €417 (C$641) | C$311 | + 106% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €143 (C$220) | C$97 | + 128% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (C$10) | C$10 | - 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (C$18) | C$25 | - 29% | |
Clothes | + 29% | |||
Clothes in Tarragona (Spain) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (C$110) | C$60 | + 82% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 (C$43) | C$39 | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (C$124) | C$98 | + 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (C$148) | C$117 | + 26% | |
Transportation | + 8% | |||
Transportation in Tarragona (Spain) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,376 (C$35,957) | C$22,935 | + 57% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.25 (C$1.93) | C$1.39 | + 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (C$56) | C$67 | - 17% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (C$20) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 15% | |||
Personal Care in Tarragona (Spain) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.43 (C$7) | C$8 | - 17% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.87 (C$7) | C$22 | - 66% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (C$93) | C$77 | + 20% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.29 (C$7) | C$6 | + 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.27 (C$3.49) | C$3.85 | - 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.86 (C$4.39) | C$4.28 | + 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.29 (C$1.99) | C$3.11 | - 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.76 (C$2.70) | C$2.46 | + 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (C$20) | C$20 | + 2% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Tarragona (Spain) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (C$44) | C$52 | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (C$23) | C$26 | - 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (C$77) | C$117 | - 34% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (C$73) | C$96 | - 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.97 (C$3.04) | C$5.42 | - 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.01 (C$8) | C$7 | + 16% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €421 (C$648) | C$647 | + 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (C$0.28) | C$0.83 | - 66% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (C$71) | C$35 | + 101% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.92 (C$8) | C$11 | - 31% | |
TOTAL | - 10% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tarragona (Spain) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,900 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$6,190 (€4,024) in Tarragona.
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