Cost of living in Vigo (Spain) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 19% | |||
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| Food in Vigo (Spain) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Vigo | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (C$21) | C$22 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (C$13) | C$10 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.98 (C$4.29) | C$5.78 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.86 (C$1.24) | C$1.97 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.28 (C$3.27) | C$4.31 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.14 (C$3.08) | C$3.89 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.82 (C$8) | C$10 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.40 (C$3.46) | C$4.59 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.07 (C$1.54) | C$3.65 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (C$1.41) | C$3.41 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (C$12) | C$19 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.97 (C$2.84) | C$2.55 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.94 (C$1.35) | C$2.11 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Vigo (Spain) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Vigo | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €883 (C$1,271) | C$2,291 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €655 (C$943) | C$1,332 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €113 (C$162) | C$124 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €565 (C$813) | C$1,235 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €396 (C$569) | C$875 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €76 (C$109) | C$68 | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (C$46) | C$54 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €323 (C$465) | C$311 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €89 (C$128) | C$140 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$15) | C$25 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Vigo (Spain) is 44% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Vigo | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €99 (C$143) | C$57 | + 151% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (C$47) | C$41 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (C$118) | C$105 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (C$121) | C$117 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Vigo (Spain) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Vigo | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,269 (C$37,794) | C$22,942 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.68 (C$2.41) | C$1.66 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (C$72) | C$67 | + 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (C$20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Vigo (Spain) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Vigo | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.56 (C$8) | C$8 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.52 (C$8) | C$22 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €65 (C$93) | C$77 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.65 (C$5.24) | C$6 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.46 (C$3.54) | C$4.17 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.60 (C$5.18) | C$4.59 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.57 (C$2.25) | C$3.11 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 (C$2.95) | C$2.78 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (C$23) | C$20 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Vigo (Spain) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Vigo | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (C$45) | C$53 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (C$24) | C$26 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €55 (C$79) | C$135 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (C$65) | C$96 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.38 (C$3.42) | C$4.71 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.03 (C$7) | C$7 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €459 (C$661) | C$647 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (C$0.25) | C$0.24 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (C$78) | C$37 | + 109% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.16 (C$7) | C$11 | - 32% | |
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TOTAL | - 7% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 215 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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