- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Vigo, Spain compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vigo (Spain) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (C$17) | C$14 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.44 (C$8) | C$8 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.41 (C$5.05) | C$5.67 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.75 (C$1.10) | C$2.40 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.52 (C$3.73) | C$4.13 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.81 (C$2.68) | C$2.54 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.91 (C$9) | C$9 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.57 (C$2.33) | C$3.55 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.36 (C$2.01) | C$3.02 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.03 (C$1.53) | C$2.26 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$10) | C$15 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.28 (C$1.89) | C$2.18 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.80 (C$1.18) | C$1.87 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Vigo (Spain) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €722 (C$1,069) | C$1,186 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €511 (C$756) | C$982 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €108 (C$160) | C$104 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €499 (C$739) | C$919 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €334 (C$494) | C$695 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €83 (C$122) | C$64 | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €35 (C$52) | C$39 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €520 (C$770) | C$393 | + 96% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €76 (C$113) | C$111 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.73 (C$8) | C$10 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (C$14) | C$25 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Vigo (Spain) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €78 (C$116) | C$61 | + 92% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (C$43) | C$41 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €59 (C$87) | C$95 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (C$126) | C$87 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Vigo (Spain) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,429 (C$27,283) | C$23,851 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (C$1.97) | C$1.19 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (C$47) | C$47 | - 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €11 (C$16) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Vigo (Spain) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.11 (C$8) | C$7 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.60 (C$5.33) | C$20 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (C$88) | C$85 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.67 (C$5.43) | C$6 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.23 (C$3.31) | C$2.88 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.52 (C$3.73) | C$3.82 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.48 (C$2.20) | C$3.16 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.71 (C$2.52) | C$2.53 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (C$18) | C$19 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Vigo (Spain) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €22 (C$32) | C$45 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (C$22) | C$26 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €41 (C$61) | C$84 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (C$63) | C$89 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$10) | C$9 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.83 (C$2.71) | C$5.72 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.33 (C$4.93) | C$5.43 | - 9% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €167 (C$247) | C$141 | + 75% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (C$0.21) | C$1.04 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (C$64) | C$34 | + 88% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.73 (C$7) | C$10 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 257 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Vigo (Spain) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,469
(€2,343)
in Vigo.
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