Cost of living in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 37% | |||
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| Food in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Vila Nova de Gaia | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (C$12) | C$20 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.95 (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.95 (C$4.36) | C$5.78 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.60 (C$0.89) | C$1.98 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.83 (C$2.70) | C$4.18 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.30 (C$1.92) | C$3.04 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.72 (C$7) | C$10 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.23 (C$1.82) | C$4.24 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.30 (C$1.92) | C$3.76 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.05 (C$1.55) | C$3.41 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.28 (C$6) | C$19 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.86 (C$2.76) | C$2.48 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.89 (C$1.32) | C$1.93 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Vila Nova de Gaia | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €794 (C$1,175) | C$2,136 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €493 (C$729) | C$1,241 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €119 (C$176) | C$133 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €477 (C$706) | C$1,120 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €336 (C$497) | C$806 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €61 (C$90) | C$66 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (C$39) | C$54 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €348 (C$514) | C$311 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (C$143) | C$97 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.81 (C$9) | C$25 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Vila Nova de Gaia | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (C$111) | C$60 | + 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (C$47) | C$39 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (C$120) | C$98 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (C$129) | C$117 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Vila Nova de Gaia | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,590 (C$36,362) | C$22,942 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (C$2.20) | C$1.39 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (C$53) | C$67 | - 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (C$29) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Vila Nova de Gaia | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.84 (C$9) | C$8 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (C$13) | C$22 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €51 (C$76) | C$77 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.53 (C$5.22) | C$6 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.95 (C$5.85) | C$3.85 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.40 (C$5.02) | C$4.28 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.99 (C$2.95) | C$3.11 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.24 (C$3.31) | C$2.46 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (C$23) | C$20 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Vila Nova de Gaia | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €18 (C$26) | C$52 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €11 (C$16) | C$26 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €65 (C$96) | C$117 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €37 (C$55) | C$96 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.15 (C$8) | C$9 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.07 (C$3.05) | C$5.42 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.79 (C$2.65) | C$7 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €474 (C$701) | C$647 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (C$0.33) | C$0.83 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (C$59) | C$35 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.62 (C$7) | C$11 | - 38% | |
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TOTAL | - 22% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 135 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 24, 2021.
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