Cost of living in Vigo, Spain vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vigo (Spain) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (C$17) | C$20 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.52 (C$5.05) | C$5.84 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.84 (C$1.20) | C$1.98 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.01 (C$2.88) | C$4.48 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.04 (C$2.93) | C$3.04 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.93 (C$7) | C$10 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.37 (C$1.97) | C$4.24 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.85 (C$1.21) | C$3.76 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.83 (C$1.18) | C$3.41 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.32 (C$8) | C$19 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.53 (C$2.19) | C$2.48 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.83 (C$1.19) | C$1.93 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Vigo (Spain) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €813 (C$1,166) | C$2,136 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €578 (C$829) | C$1,241 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €98 (C$141) | C$133 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €518 (C$742) | C$1,120 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €375 (C$538) | C$806 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €82 (C$118) | C$66 | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (C$46) | C$54 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €440 (C$631) | C$311 | + 103% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €78 (C$112) | C$97 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.69 (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$15) | C$25 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Vigo (Spain) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (C$110) | C$60 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (C$43) | C$39 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €69 (C$98) | C$98 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (C$132) | C$117 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Vigo (Spain) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,083 (C$27,370) | C$22,935 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.28 (C$1.83) | C$1.42 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €34 (C$49) | C$67 | - 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €11 (C$15) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Vigo (Spain) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.66 (C$7) | C$8 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.38 (C$4.84) | C$22 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (C$86) | C$77 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.26 (C$4.67) | C$6 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.07 (C$2.97) | C$3.85 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.37 (C$3.40) | C$4.28 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.46 (C$2.10) | C$3.11 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.60 (C$2.29) | C$2.46 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (C$17) | C$20 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Vigo (Spain) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (C$35) | C$52 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (C$22) | C$26 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (C$58) | C$117 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €37 (C$53) | C$96 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$11) | C$9 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.78 (C$2.55) | C$5.42 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.31 (C$6) | C$7 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €414 (C$593) | C$647 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (C$0.21) | C$0.83 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (C$61) | C$35 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.88 (C$7) | C$11 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 326 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,000 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,528 (€3,157) in Vigo.
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