- 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 | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6.00 (C$9) | C$15 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.31 (C$8) | C$9 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (C$4.88) | C$5.69 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.65 (C$0.98) | C$2.17 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €0.90 (C$1.35) | C$4.84 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.40 (C$2.10) | C$2.90 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.10 (C$4.66) | C$10 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.30 (C$1.95) | C$4.00 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.60 (C$2.40) | C$3.31 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.70 (C$1.05) | C$3.07 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €2.50 (C$3.76) | C$16 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.65 (C$2.48) | C$2.51 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (C$1.43) | C$2.07 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €650 (C$977) | C$1,576 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €350 (C$526) | C$1,122 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €60 (C$90) | C$109 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €350 (C$526) | C$1,019 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €225 (C$338) | C$774 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €30 (C$45) | C$66 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (C$38) | C$40 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €325 (C$488) | C$377 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (C$119) | C$98 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | C$9 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (C$10) | C$23 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €70 (C$105) | C$59 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (C$45) | C$40 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (C$126) | C$93 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €60 (C$90) | C$92 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,131 (C$36,266) | C$22,749 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (C$2.40) | C$1.27 | + 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (C$53) | C$65 | - 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 0% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 (C$3.01) | C$20 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (C$81) | C$96 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.89 (C$5.84) | C$6 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.22 (C$6) | C$3.72 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.04 (C$6) | C$2.83 | + 114% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.73 (C$2.60) | C$3.09 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.29 (C$3.44) | C$2.46 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (C$28) | C$19 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €17 (C$26) | C$46 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €10 (C$15) | C$26 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (C$60) | C$101 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €35 (C$53) | C$87 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.00 (C$8) | C$9 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €0.80 (C$1.20) | C$5.53 | - 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.80 (C$2.71) | C$5.67 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €500 (C$751) | C$549 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (C$0.35) | C$1.04 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (C$60) | C$35 | + 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.20 (C$6) | C$10 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 287 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,583
(€2,384)
in Vila Nova de Gaia.
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