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Cost of living in Vigo, Spain compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vigo (Spain) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (C$19) | C$15 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.53 (C$8) | C$9 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.37 (C$5.16) | C$5.69 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.78 (C$1.19) | C$2.05 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.95 (C$2.98) | C$4.81 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.74 (C$2.66) | C$2.90 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.41 (C$7) | C$10 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.44 (C$2.21) | C$4.00 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (C$1.85) | C$3.34 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (C$1.50) | C$3.36 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (C$10) | C$16 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.26 (C$1.93) | C$2.41 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.77 (C$1.18) | C$2.01 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Vigo (Spain) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €762 (C$1,168) | C$1,651 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €505 (C$774) | C$1,142 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €101 (C$155) | C$102 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €505 (C$773) | C$1,038 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €345 (C$528) | C$779 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €77 (C$117) | C$66 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €35 (C$53) | C$39 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €469 (C$718) | C$351 | + 104% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €81 (C$124) | C$86 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.77 (C$9) | C$9 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$16) | C$22 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Vigo (Spain) is 37% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €79 (C$122) | C$59 | + 105% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (C$49) | C$40 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (C$97) | C$93 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (C$139) | C$92 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Vigo (Spain) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,386 (C$28,162) | C$22,749 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.25 (C$1.92) | C$1.27 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (C$47) | C$67 | - 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €11 (C$16) | C$31 | - 47% | |
| 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) | €4.75 (C$7) | C$8 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.32 (C$5.09) | C$20 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (C$92) | C$96 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.83 (C$5.87) | C$6 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.27 (C$3.48) | C$3.72 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.58 (C$3.95) | C$2.83 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (C$2.08) | C$3.09 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.75 (C$2.68) | C$2.46 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (C$19) | C$19 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Vigo (Spain) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (C$37) | C$46 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (C$21) | C$26 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €47 (C$72) | C$101 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 (C$63) | C$85 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.70 (C$2.61) | C$5.34 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.44 (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €440 (C$674) | C$549 | + 23% | |
| 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 | €44 (C$68) | C$35 | + 93% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.75 (C$7) | C$11 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 501 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vigo (Spain) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$4,061
(€2,651)
in Vigo.
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