- Cost of Living
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- Valencia
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Valencia, Spain compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Valencia (Spain) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (C$13) | C$14 | - 4% | |
| 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 | €2.75 (C$4.08) | C$6 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.80 (C$1.19) | C$2.38 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.60 (C$2.38) | C$4.08 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.42 (C$2.11) | C$2.62 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.72 (C$5.53) | C$10 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.72 (C$2.56) | C$3.73 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.61 (C$0.91) | C$2.90 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.84 (C$1.25) | C$2.89 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.00 (C$5.95) | C$16 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.45 (C$2.15) | C$2.31 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.88 (C$1.31) | C$1.76 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Valencia (Spain) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €733 (C$1,091) | C$1,186 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €527 (C$784) | C$982 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €106 (C$158) | C$117 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €455 (C$677) | C$919 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €318 (C$473) | C$695 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €53 (C$79) | C$64 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €32 (C$48) | C$39 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €414 (C$616) | C$392 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (C$137) | C$111 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$15) | C$26 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Valencia (Spain) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €70 (C$105) | C$61 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €26 (C$39) | C$41 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €68 (C$101) | C$95 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €82 (C$122) | C$87 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Valencia (Spain) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €16,000 (C$23,805) | C$22,684 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.15 (C$1.71) | C$1.19 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €42 (C$62) | C$47 | + 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (C$21) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Valencia (Spain) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (C$9) | C$8 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.98 (C$7) | C$20 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (C$89) | C$85 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.56 (C$7) | C$7 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.81 (C$4.17) | C$3.90 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.31 (C$4.93) | C$3.90 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.38 (C$2.05) | C$3.21 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.70 (C$2.53) | C$2.46 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (C$22) | C$19 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Valencia (Spain) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (C$45) | C$43 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (C$24) | C$27 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (C$74) | C$84 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €35 (C$52) | C$93 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.62 (C$2.41) | C$5.44 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (C$2.98) | C$5.57 | - 47% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €158 (C$235) | C$141 | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (C$0.25) | C$2.00 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (C$49) | C$34 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.85 (C$7) | C$10 | - 28% | |
| 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 447 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Valencia (Spain) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,923
(€1,964)
in Valencia.
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