- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- Canada
- Vila Nova de Gaia
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6.00 (C$9) | C$14 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.14 (C$8) | C$8 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (C$4.84) | C$5.59 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.57 (C$0.85) | C$2.09 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €0.90 (C$1.34) | C$4.04 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.40 (C$2.08) | C$2.54 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.10 (C$4.61) | C$9 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.30 (C$1.93) | C$3.55 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.60 (C$2.38) | C$3.02 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.70 (C$1.04) | C$2.26 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €2.50 (C$3.72) | C$15 | - 75% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.51 (C$2.25) | C$2.18 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (C$1.41) | C$1.87 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €650 (C$967) | C$1,209 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €350 (C$521) | C$1,030 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €60 (C$89) | C$104 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €350 (C$521) | C$919 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €225 (C$335) | C$695 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €30 (C$45) | C$70 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (C$37) | C$39 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €350 (C$521) | C$393 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (C$144) | C$111 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | C$10 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (C$10) | C$24 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €70 (C$104) | C$56 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (C$45) | C$38 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (C$117) | C$96 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €60 (C$89) | C$87 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,131 (C$35,908) | C$23,851 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.58 (C$2.35) | C$1.19 | + 97% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (C$52) | C$46 | + 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 1% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$10) | C$7 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 (C$2.98) | C$20 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (C$78) | C$80 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.89 (C$5.78) | C$6 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.22 (C$6) | C$2.88 | + 118% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.04 (C$6) | C$3.82 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.45 (C$2.15) | C$3.16 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.29 (C$3.40) | C$2.53 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (C$26) | C$19 | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €16 (C$24) | C$45 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €10 (C$15) | C$26 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €20 (C$30) | C$84 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €35 (C$52) | C$86 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.10 (C$8) | C$9 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €0.80 (C$1.19) | C$5.72 | - 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.80 (C$2.68) | C$5.57 | - 52% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €500 (C$744) | C$850 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (C$0.34) | C$1.04 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (C$60) | C$34 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.20 (C$6) | C$10 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 114 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,800
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,076
(€2,067)
in Vila Nova de Gaia.
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