- Cost of Living
- Spain
- Canada
- Zaragoza
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Zaragoza, Spain compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zaragoza (Spain) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (C$15) | C$14 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.46 (C$5.06) | C$6 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.84 (C$1.22) | C$2.38 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.16 (C$3.16) | C$4.08 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.61 (C$2.36) | C$2.62 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.80 (C$7) | C$10 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.83 (C$2.68) | C$3.73 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.72 (C$2.52) | C$2.90 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.03 (C$1.51) | C$2.89 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.00 (C$9) | C$16 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.39 (C$2.03) | C$2.31 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.82 (C$1.20) | C$1.76 | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Zaragoza (Spain) is 2% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €940 (C$1,375) | C$1,186 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €690 (C$1,010) | C$982 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €170 (C$249) | C$117 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €500 (C$732) | C$919 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €369 (C$540) | C$695 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €85 (C$124) | C$64 | + 93% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €33 (C$48) | C$39 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €580 (C$848) | C$392 | + 116% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €61 (C$89) | C$111 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$14) | C$26 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Zaragoza (Spain) is 34% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €91 (C$133) | C$61 | + 120% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (C$44) | C$41 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (C$115) | C$95 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €74 (C$108) | C$87 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Zaragoza (Spain) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,300 (C$31,165) | C$22,684 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (C$2.15) | C$1.19 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €43 (C$63) | C$47 | + 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (C$20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Zaragoza (Spain) is 11% 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) | €4.98 (C$7) | C$20 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €65 (C$95) | C$85 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.46 (C$8) | C$7 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.12 (C$3.11) | C$3.90 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.09 (C$4.53) | C$3.90 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 (C$1.93) | C$3.21 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (C$2.92) | C$2.46 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (C$15) | C$19 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Zaragoza (Spain) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (C$40) | C$43 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (C$21) | C$27 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (C$74) | C$84 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €36 (C$53) | C$93 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (C$9) | C$9 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.58 (C$2.31) | C$5.44 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.75 (C$4.02) | C$5.57 | - 28% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €160 (C$234) | C$141 | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (C$0.18) | C$2.00 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (C$61) | C$34 | + 79% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.80 (C$7) | C$10 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 139 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Zaragoza (Spain) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,911
(€1,989)
in Zaragoza.
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