- Cost of Living
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- Vigo
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vigo, Spain compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vigo (Spain) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (C$15) | C$14 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.36 (C$8) | C$8 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.47 (C$5.19) | C$6 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.74 (C$1.11) | C$2.38 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.29 (C$3.43) | C$4.08 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.74 (C$2.61) | C$2.62 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.15 (C$8) | C$10 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.51 (C$2.25) | C$3.73 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.44 (C$2.15) | C$2.90 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.92 (C$1.37) | C$2.89 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$11) | C$16 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.21 (C$1.81) | C$2.31 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.82 (C$1.22) | C$1.76 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Vigo (Spain) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €700 (C$1,046) | C$1,186 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €510 (C$761) | C$982 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €108 (C$161) | C$117 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €506 (C$756) | C$919 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €332 (C$497) | C$695 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €78 (C$117) | C$64 | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €36 (C$53) | C$39 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €521 (C$779) | C$392 | + 99% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €70 (C$104) | C$111 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.96 (C$7) | C$10 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (C$14) | C$26 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Vigo (Spain) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €76 (C$113) | C$61 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €28 (C$42) | C$41 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €61 (C$91) | C$95 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €81 (C$121) | C$87 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Vigo (Spain) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,948 (C$26,816) | C$22,684 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (C$2.00) | C$1.19 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (C$47) | C$47 | - 0% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Vigo (Spain) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.77 (C$7) | C$8 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 (C$2.99) | C$20 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (C$92) | C$85 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.13 (C$8) | C$7 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.07 (C$4.59) | C$3.90 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.52 (C$3.76) | C$3.90 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.22 (C$1.82) | C$3.21 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.83 (C$2.74) | C$2.46 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (C$17) | C$19 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Vigo (Spain) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €21 (C$32) | C$43 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (C$22) | C$27 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €49 (C$74) | C$84 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (C$63) | C$93 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$10) | C$9 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.99 (C$2.97) | C$5.44 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.09 (C$4.62) | C$5.57 | - 17% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €168 (C$250) | C$141 | + 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (C$0.20) | C$2.00 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (C$62) | C$34 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.63 (C$7) | C$10 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 134 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2017.
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Cost of living in Vigo (Spain) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,853
(€1,909)
in Vigo.
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