- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Zaragoza, Spain compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zaragoza (Spain) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (C$15) | C$15 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$10) | C$9 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.46 (C$5.35) | C$5.69 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.82 (C$1.26) | C$2.05 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.16 (C$3.34) | C$4.81 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.61 (C$2.49) | C$2.90 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.80 (C$7) | C$10 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.83 (C$2.83) | C$4.00 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.72 (C$2.66) | C$3.34 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.03 (C$1.59) | C$3.36 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.00 (C$9) | C$16 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.51 (C$2.33) | C$2.41 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.82 (C$1.27) | C$2.01 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Zaragoza (Spain) is 2% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €940 (C$1,453) | C$1,651 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €690 (C$1,066) | C$1,142 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €170 (C$263) | C$102 | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €500 (C$773) | C$1,038 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €369 (C$570) | C$779 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €85 (C$131) | C$66 | + 98% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €33 (C$51) | C$39 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €463 (C$716) | C$351 | + 104% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €68 (C$105) | C$86 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$16) | C$22 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Zaragoza (Spain) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €91 (C$141) | C$59 | + 137% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (C$46) | C$40 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (C$122) | C$93 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €74 (C$114) | C$92 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Zaragoza (Spain) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,300 (C$32,913) | C$22,749 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (C$2.27) | C$1.27 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €43 (C$66) | C$67 | - 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (C$22) | C$31 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Zaragoza (Spain) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.11 (C$8) | C$8 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.98 (C$6) | C$20 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (C$93) | C$82 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.78 (C$7) | C$6 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.11 (C$3.26) | C$3.72 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.08 (C$4.76) | C$2.83 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.39 (C$2.15) | C$3.09 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.93 (C$2.99) | C$2.46 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (C$16) | C$19 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Zaragoza (Spain) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (C$41) | C$46 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (C$22) | C$26 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €49 (C$75) | C$101 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €36 (C$56) | C$85 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.58 (C$2.44) | C$5.34 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.75 (C$4.25) | C$5.67 | - 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €526 (C$813) | C$549 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (C$0.19) | C$1.04 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (C$64) | C$35 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.80 (C$7) | C$11 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 426 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Zaragoza (Spain) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$4,964
(€3,212)
in Zaragoza.
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