Cost of living in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal vs Kelowna, Canada
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| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 34% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (C$12) | C$17 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.95 (C$9) | C$12 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.95 (C$4.51) | C$7 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.60 (C$0.92) | C$2.43 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.83 (C$2.79) | C$3.97 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.30 (C$1.99) | C$2.82 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.72 (C$7) | C$13 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.23 (C$1.88) | C$3.21 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.30 (C$1.99) | C$1.89 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.05 (C$1.61) | C$3.29 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.28 (C$7) | C$19 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.86 (C$2.85) | C$2.64 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.89 (C$1.37) | C$2.63 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 42% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €794 (C$1,214) | C$1,961 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €493 (C$754) | C$1,723 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €119 (C$182) | C$209 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €477 (C$730) | C$1,579 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €336 (C$513) | C$1,147 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €61 (C$93) | C$78 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (C$40) | C$64 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €348 (C$531) | C$464 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (C$148) | C$152 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$13) | C$13 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.90 (C$9) | C$25 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 18% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (C$114) | C$72 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (C$48) | C$83 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (C$124) | C$122 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (C$133) | C$129 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 18% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,590 (C$37,585) | C$21,915 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (C$2.28) | C$1.24 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (C$54) | C$67 | - 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (C$30) | C$23 | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 20% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.84 (C$9) | C$11 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (C$13) | C$21 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €51 (C$78) | C$103 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.53 (C$5.39) | C$8 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.95 (C$6) | C$5.11 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.40 (C$5.19) | C$7 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.99 (C$3.05) | C$5.33 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.24 (C$3.42) | C$2.48 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (C$24) | C$25 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 24% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €18 (C$27) | C$52 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €11 (C$17) | C$26 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €65 (C$99) | C$124 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €37 (C$56) | C$87 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.15 (C$8) | C$9 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.07 (C$3.16) | C$5.39 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.79 (C$2.74) | C$7 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €478 (C$730) | C$610 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (C$0.34) | C$0.40 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (C$61) | C$54 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.62 (C$7) | C$12 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 247 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 23% 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$4,765 (€3,118) in Vila Nova de Gaia.
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