Cost of living in Vigo (Spain) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 27% | |||
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| Food in Vigo (Spain) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Vigo | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (C$20) | C$20 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.17 (C$4.30) | C$5.78 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.77 (C$1.05) | C$1.98 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.00 (C$2.71) | C$4.18 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.97 (C$2.67) | C$3.17 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.57 (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.68 (C$2.28) | C$4.24 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.82 (C$1.11) | C$3.76 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.95 (C$1.28) | C$3.41 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$9) | C$19 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.46 (C$1.98) | C$2.48 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.99 (C$1.34) | C$1.93 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Vigo (Spain) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Vigo | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €823 (C$1,116) | C$2,136 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €598 (C$811) | C$1,241 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €130 (C$176) | C$124 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €515 (C$699) | C$1,120 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €400 (C$542) | C$805 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €69 (C$93) | C$66 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (C$40) | C$54 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €438 (C$594) | C$311 | + 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (C$123) | C$97 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (C$9) | C$10 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$13) | C$25 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Vigo (Spain) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Vigo | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €94 (C$128) | C$60 | + 112% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (C$37) | C$39 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €74 (C$100) | C$98 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (C$117) | C$117 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Vigo (Spain) is 19% 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 | €22,059 (C$29,915) | C$22,942 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (C$2.09) | C$1.40 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €55 (C$75) | C$67 | + 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (C$23) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Vigo (Spain) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Vigo | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.35 (C$5.90) | C$8 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.60 (C$4.88) | C$22 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$77 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.15 (C$4.27) | C$6 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.19 (C$2.97) | C$3.85 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.06 (C$4.15) | C$4.33 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.47 (C$1.99) | C$3.16 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.73 (C$2.35) | C$2.46 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (C$19) | C$20 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Vigo (Spain) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Vigo | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (C$32) | C$51 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (C$21) | C$27 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$135 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €32 (C$43) | C$96 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.08 (C$2.82) | C$5.42 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.18 (C$5.67) | C$7 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €414 (C$561) | C$647 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (C$0.23) | C$0.83 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (C$62) | C$37 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.01 (C$7) | C$11 | - 38% | |
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TOTAL | - 19% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 106 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2022.
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