Cost of living in Tarragona, Spain vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tarragona (Spain) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (C$19) | C$20 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.66 (C$5.25) | C$5.84 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.76 (C$1.09) | C$1.98 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.28 (C$3.27) | C$4.48 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.70 (C$2.45) | C$3.04 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.63 (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.81 (C$2.60) | C$4.24 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.06 (C$1.52) | C$3.76 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.73 (C$1.04) | C$3.41 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$9) | C$19 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.68 (C$2.41) | C$2.48 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.90 (C$1.30) | C$1.93 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Tarragona (Spain) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €872 (C$1,252) | C$2,136 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €603 (C$865) | C$1,241 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €161 (C$231) | C$133 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €586 (C$842) | C$1,120 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €412 (C$592) | C$806 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €100 (C$144) | C$66 | + 117% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (C$48) | C$54 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €399 (C$573) | C$311 | + 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (C$174) | C$97 | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (C$17) | C$25 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Tarragona (Spain) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (C$113) | C$60 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (C$42) | C$39 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (C$127) | C$98 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (C$131) | C$117 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Tarragona (Spain) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,749 (C$32,652) | C$22,935 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.23 (C$1.76) | C$1.42 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €33 (C$47) | C$67 | - 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (C$18) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Tarragona (Spain) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.88 (C$7) | C$8 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (C$11) | C$22 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (C$85) | C$77 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.64 (C$7) | C$6 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.37 (C$3.40) | C$3.85 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.79 (C$4.00) | C$4.28 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (C$1.73) | C$3.11 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.67 (C$2.39) | C$2.46 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (C$17) | C$20 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Tarragona (Spain) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (C$41) | C$52 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (C$22) | C$26 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 (C$76) | C$117 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (C$73) | C$96 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$10) | C$9 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.05 (C$2.94) | C$5.42 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.62 (C$7) | C$7 | - 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €401 (C$576) | C$647 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (C$0.25) | C$0.83 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (C$64) | C$35 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.90 (C$7) | C$11 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 463 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
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Cost of living in Tarragona (Spain) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,100 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$5,004 (€3,487) in Tarragona.
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