Cost of living in Zaragoza, Spain vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zaragoza (Spain) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (C$19) | C$20 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.03 (C$4.43) | C$5.78 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.82 (C$1.20) | C$1.98 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.92 (C$2.81) | C$4.18 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.35 (C$1.97) | C$3.04 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (C$9) | C$10 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.53 (C$2.24) | C$4.24 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.76 (C$1.12) | C$3.76 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.80 (C$1.17) | C$3.41 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.74 (C$8) | C$19 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.53 (C$2.24) | C$2.48 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.80 (C$1.17) | C$1.93 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Zaragoza (Spain) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €841 (C$1,233) | C$2,136 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €629 (C$923) | C$1,241 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €123 (C$180) | C$133 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €541 (C$794) | C$1,120 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €415 (C$609) | C$806 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €89 (C$131) | C$66 | + 97% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (C$46) | C$54 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €389 (C$570) | C$311 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €76 (C$111) | C$97 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$15) | C$25 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Zaragoza (Spain) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (C$121) | C$60 | + 100% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (C$46) | C$39 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €68 (C$100) | C$98 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €79 (C$116) | C$117 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Zaragoza (Spain) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,309 (C$25,375) | C$22,935 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.25 (C$1.83) | C$1.39 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €42 (C$61) | C$67 | - 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (C$19) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Zaragoza (Spain) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (C$9) | C$8 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.78 (C$7) | C$22 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (C$84) | C$77 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.89 (C$7) | C$6 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.08 (C$3.05) | C$3.85 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.95 (C$4.33) | C$4.28 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.46 (C$2.15) | C$3.11 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.67 (C$2.44) | C$2.46 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (C$17) | C$20 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Zaragoza (Spain) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (C$37) | C$52 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (C$20) | C$26 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €55 (C$80) | C$117 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 (C$57) | C$96 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$11) | C$9 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.67 (C$2.45) | C$5.42 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.81 (C$4.12) | C$7 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €449 (C$658) | C$647 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (C$0.23) | C$0.83 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (C$56) | C$35 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.04 (C$7) | C$11 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 499 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Zaragoza (Spain) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,100 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,860 (€3,315) in Zaragoza.
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