- Cost of Living
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- Tarragona
- Abbotsford
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Cost of living in Tarragona, Spain compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tarragona (Spain) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (C$16) | C$14 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.40 (C$4.94) | C$6 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.79 (C$1.15) | C$2.38 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.87 (C$2.71) | C$4.08 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.45 (C$2.11) | C$2.62 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.86 (C$7) | C$10 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.75 (C$2.54) | C$3.73 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.01 (C$1.47) | C$2.90 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.78 (C$1.14) | C$2.89 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.94 (C$7) | C$16 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.58 (C$2.30) | C$2.31 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (C$1.40) | C$1.76 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Tarragona (Spain) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €733 (C$1,065) | C$1,186 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €554 (C$805) | C$982 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €127 (C$185) | C$117 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €549 (C$798) | C$919 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €386 (C$560) | C$695 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €93 (C$135) | C$64 | + 110% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €33 (C$47) | C$39 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €484 (C$704) | C$392 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €78 (C$114) | C$111 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (C$9) | C$10 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (C$17) | C$26 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Tarragona (Spain) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €71 (C$103) | C$61 | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €28 (C$41) | C$41 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €72 (C$104) | C$95 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €81 (C$118) | C$87 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Tarragona (Spain) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,417 (C$29,669) | C$22,684 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (C$1.85) | C$1.19 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (C$40) | C$47 | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €11 (C$16) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Tarragona (Spain) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.55 (C$7) | C$8 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.89 (C$5.65) | C$20 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (C$58) | C$85 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.98 (C$5.79) | C$7 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.07 (C$3.01) | C$3.90 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.52 (C$3.66) | C$3.90 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.16 (C$1.69) | C$3.21 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.11 (C$1.61) | C$2.46 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (C$15) | C$19 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Tarragona (Spain) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (C$42) | C$43 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (C$21) | C$27 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €63 (C$91) | C$84 | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (C$78) | C$93 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (C$9) | C$9 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.81 (C$2.63) | C$5.44 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.98 (C$4.33) | C$5.57 | - 22% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €207 (C$300) | C$141 | + 113% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (C$0.23) | C$2.00 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (C$72) | C$34 | + 112% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.65 (C$7) | C$10 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 71 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Tarragona (Spain) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,500
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,778
(€1,912)
in Tarragona.
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