Cost of living in Cartagena (Spain) is 30% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada)
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| Food in Cartagena (Spain) is 37% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cartagena (Spain) | Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €11 (C$17) | C$20 | 15% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €7 (C$10) | C$11 | 8% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €2.88 (C$4.30) | C$7 | 36% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €0.71 (C$1.06) | C$2.54 | 58% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €1.59 (C$2.37) | C$3.95 | 40% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €1.22 (C$1.82) | C$4.50 | 60% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €4.03 (C$6) | C$11 | 43% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €1.50 (C$2.24) | C$3.70 | 40% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €0.73 (C$1.09) | C$1.89 | 42% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €0.60 (C$0.90) | C$4.03 | 78% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €8 (C$12) | C$18 | 37% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €1.47 (C$2.20) | C$2.41 | 9% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €0.76 (C$1.14) | C$2.59 | 56% |
| Housing in Cartagena (Spain) is 36% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||
| Cartagena (Spain) | Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €659 (C$983) | C$1,585 | 38% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €435 (C$649) | C$1,071 | 39% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €99 (C$148) | C$229 | 36% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €448 (C$669) | C$1,130 | 41% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €331 (C$493) | C$843 | 41% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €97 (C$144) | C$156 | 8% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €32 (C$47) | C$79 | 40% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €374 (C$557) | C$377 | 48% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €63 (C$94) | C$156 | 40% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €3.94 (C$5.87) | C$9 | 34% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €10 (C$15) | C$18 | 17% |
| Clothes in Cartagena (Spain) is 9% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||
| Cartagena (Spain) | Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €77 (C$115) | C$72 | 60% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €31 (C$46) | C$60 | 24% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €59 (C$88) | C$118 | 26% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €56 (C$84) | C$124 | 33% |
| Transportation in Cartagena (Spain) is 20% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||
| Cartagena (Spain) | Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €21,046 (C$31,383) | C$26,886 | 17% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.36 (C$2.03) | C$1.22 | 66% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €18 (C$27) | C$63 | 57% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €14 (C$20) | C$26 | 20% |
| Personal Care in Cartagena (Spain) is 34% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||
| Cartagena (Spain) | Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €4.49 (C$7) | C$9 | 29% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €3.45 (C$5.14) | C$21 | 76% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €55 (C$82) | C$75 | 9% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €3.66 (C$5.46) | C$7 | 25% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €1.74 (C$2.59) | C$4.96 | 48% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €2.07 (C$3.08) | C$5.31 | 42% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.00 (C$1.49) | C$2.57 | 42% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €1.63 (C$2.42) | C$2.73 | 11% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €10 (C$15) | C$19 | 23% |
| Entertainment in Cartagena (Spain) is 24% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||
| Cartagena (Spain) | Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €24 (C$36) | C$47 | 24% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €14 (C$21) | C$27 | 22% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €47 (C$70) | C$131 | 47% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €49 (C$73) | C$91 | 20% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €6 (C$9) | C$8 | 17% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €1.88 (C$2.80) | C$4.59 | 39% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €2.26 (C$3.37) | C$6 | 45% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| - | C$757 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.14 (C$0.21) | C$0.25 | 15% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €31 (C$46) | C$66 | 30% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €4.41 (C$7) | C$15 | 55% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$4,400 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island you would need to make just about C$3,101 (€2,080) in Cartagena.