Cost of living in Vigo, Spain vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vigo (Spain) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (C$21) | C$20 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.36 (C$5.17) | C$5.78 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (C$1.42) | C$1.98 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.20 (C$3.39) | C$4.18 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.04 (C$3.15) | C$3.04 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.78 (C$7) | C$10 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.74 (C$2.67) | C$4.24 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.00 (C$1.54) | C$3.76 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.96 (C$1.47) | C$3.41 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$11) | C$19 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.54 (C$2.37) | C$2.48 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.93 (C$1.42) | C$1.93 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Vigo (Spain) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €760 (C$1,169) | C$2,136 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €560 (C$862) | C$1,241 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €105 (C$161) | C$133 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €526 (C$809) | C$1,120 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €390 (C$599) | C$806 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €86 (C$133) | C$66 | + 101% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (C$44) | C$54 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €444 (C$683) | C$311 | + 119% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (C$140) | C$97 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.54 (C$9) | C$10 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$15) | C$25 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Vigo (Spain) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (C$118) | C$60 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (C$42) | C$39 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €66 (C$102) | C$98 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €99 (C$152) | C$117 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Vigo (Spain) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,202 (C$31,075) | C$22,935 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.25 (C$1.93) | C$1.39 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (C$60) | C$67 | - 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €11 (C$17) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Vigo (Spain) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.26 (C$7) | C$8 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.60 (C$5.54) | C$22 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (C$93) | C$77 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.15 (C$4.85) | C$6 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.19 (C$3.37) | C$3.85 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.62 (C$4.03) | C$4.28 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.47 (C$2.26) | C$3.11 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.73 (C$2.66) | C$2.46 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (C$23) | C$20 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Vigo (Spain) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (C$37) | C$52 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (C$23) | C$26 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €48 (C$74) | C$117 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €33 (C$51) | C$96 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.10 (C$3.23) | C$5.42 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.33 (C$7) | C$7 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €414 (C$636) | C$647 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (C$0.30) | C$0.83 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (C$71) | C$35 | + 100% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.99 (C$8) | C$11 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 225 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Vigo (Spain) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,200 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$5,283 (€3,435) in Vigo.
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