Cost of living in Santander, Spain vs Kelowna, Canada
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| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santander (Spain) is 23% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (C$19) | C$17 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (C$10) | C$12 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.18 (C$4.88) | C$7 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.85 (C$1.31) | C$2.43 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.64 (C$2.51) | C$3.97 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.13 (C$3.27) | C$2.82 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.61 (C$9) | C$13 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.47 (C$2.25) | C$3.21 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.11 (C$1.70) | C$1.89 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (C$1.38) | C$3.29 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$10) | C$19 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.43 (C$2.20) | C$2.64 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.71 (C$1.09) | C$2.63 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Santander (Spain) is 31% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €810 (C$1,241) | C$1,961 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €557 (C$854) | C$1,723 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €163 (C$250) | C$209 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €549 (C$841) | C$1,579 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €402 (C$617) | C$1,147 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 (C$175) | C$78 | + 124% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (C$50) | C$64 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €471 (C$721) | C$464 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (C$157) | C$152 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.92 (C$9) | C$13 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (C$14) | C$25 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Santander (Spain) is 20% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (C$116) | C$72 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 (C$43) | C$83 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (C$130) | C$122 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €97 (C$148) | C$129 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Santander (Spain) is about the same as in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,741 (C$33,324) | C$21,915 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.29 (C$1.98) | C$1.24 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (C$45) | C$67 | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$23 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Santander (Spain) is 23% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.90 (C$9) | C$11 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (C$17) | C$21 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (C$97) | C$103 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.65 (C$5.59) | C$8 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.90 (C$4.44) | C$5.11 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.77 (C$4.25) | C$7 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.51 (C$2.32) | C$5.33 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (C$2.19) | C$2.48 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (C$21) | C$25 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Santander (Spain) is 7% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (C$41) | C$52 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (C$23) | C$26 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (C$123) | C$124 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (C$64) | C$87 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.99 (C$3.04) | C$5.39 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.71 (C$5.69) | C$7 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €479 (C$734) | C$610 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (C$0.41) | C$0.40 | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (C$68) | C$54 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.94 (C$8) | C$12 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 161 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Santander (Spain) is 19% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,200 in Kelowna you would need to make just about C$5,042 (€3,290) in Santander.
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