Cost of living in Valencia, Spain vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Valencia (Spain) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$24) | C$20 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.10 (C$4.76) | C$5.78 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 (C$1.36) | C$1.98 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.18 (C$3.35) | C$4.18 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.44 (C$2.22) | C$3.04 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.28 (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.60 (C$2.46) | C$4.24 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.99 (C$1.52) | C$3.76 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.91 (C$1.40) | C$3.41 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.90 (C$8) | C$19 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.53 (C$2.35) | C$2.48 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.89 (C$1.38) | C$1.93 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Valencia (Spain) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,041 (C$1,601) | C$2,136 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €703 (C$1,082) | C$1,241 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €131 (C$201) | C$133 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €754 (C$1,160) | C$1,120 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €478 (C$735) | C$806 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 (C$135) | C$66 | + 104% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (C$46) | C$54 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €383 (C$589) | C$311 | + 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €82 (C$126) | C$97 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (C$9) | C$10 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$16) | C$25 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Valencia (Spain) is 37% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (C$122) | C$60 | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (C$46) | C$39 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (C$130) | C$98 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (C$130) | C$117 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Valencia (Spain) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,265 (C$38,863) | C$22,935 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.19 (C$1.83) | C$1.39 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (C$53) | C$67 | - 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 (C$24) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Valencia (Spain) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$11) | C$8 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.92 (C$9) | C$22 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (C$94) | C$77 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.01 (C$8) | C$6 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.79 (C$4.29) | C$3.85 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.04 (C$4.68) | C$4.28 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.18 (C$1.82) | C$3.11 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (C$2.21) | C$2.46 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (C$20) | C$20 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Valencia (Spain) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (C$47) | C$52 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (C$27) | C$26 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €62 (C$95) | C$117 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (C$61) | C$96 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (C$16) | C$9 | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.73 (C$4.19) | C$5.42 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.41 (C$5.24) | C$7 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €469 (C$721) | C$647 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (C$0.28) | C$0.83 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (C$64) | C$35 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.04 (C$8) | C$11 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 502 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Valencia (Spain) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,900 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$5,423 (€3,526) in Valencia.
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