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Cost of living in Valencia, Spain compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Valencia (Spain) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (C$14) | C$15 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.75 (C$4.23) | C$5.69 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.80 (C$1.23) | C$2.05 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.60 (C$2.46) | C$4.81 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.42 (C$2.19) | C$2.90 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.72 (C$5.73) | C$10 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.72 (C$2.65) | C$4.00 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.61 (C$0.94) | C$3.34 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.84 (C$1.29) | C$3.36 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.00 (C$6) | C$16 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.54 (C$2.37) | C$2.41 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.88 (C$1.36) | C$2.01 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Valencia (Spain) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €733 (C$1,129) | C$1,651 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €527 (C$811) | C$1,142 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €106 (C$164) | C$102 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €455 (C$701) | C$1,038 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €318 (C$489) | C$779 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €53 (C$82) | C$66 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €32 (C$49) | C$39 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €426 (C$657) | C$351 | + 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €76 (C$116) | C$86 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$10) | C$9 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (C$18) | C$22 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Valencia (Spain) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €70 (C$108) | C$59 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €26 (C$40) | C$40 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €68 (C$104) | C$93 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €82 (C$127) | C$92 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Valencia (Spain) is 2% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €16,000 (C$24,637) | C$22,749 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.15 (C$1.77) | C$1.27 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €42 (C$65) | C$67 | - 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (C$22) | C$31 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Valencia (Spain) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.88 (C$8) | C$20 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (C$89) | C$82 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.48 (C$7) | C$6 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.56 (C$3.94) | C$3.72 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (C$4.62) | C$2.83 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.13 (C$1.74) | C$3.09 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.54 (C$2.37) | C$2.46 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (C$20) | C$19 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Valencia (Spain) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (C$42) | C$46 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (C$25) | C$26 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €49 (C$76) | C$101 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €35 (C$54) | C$85 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$8 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.62 (C$2.49) | C$5.34 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (C$3.08) | C$5.67 | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €490 (C$754) | C$549 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (C$0.26) | C$1.04 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (C$51) | C$35 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.85 (C$7) | C$11 | - 30% | |
| 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 840 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Valencia (Spain) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,200
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$4,278
(€2,778)
in Valencia.
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