Cost of living in Santiago de Compostela, Spain vs Kingston, Canada
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| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 14% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (C$19) | C$15 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.27 (C$5.06) | C$5.74 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.78 (C$1.21) | C$2.61 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.77 (C$4.28) | C$3.53 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.70 (C$2.63) | C$3.57 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.56 (C$7) | C$9 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.34 (C$2.07) | C$4.00 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.09 (C$1.69) | C$3.05 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.11 (C$1.71) | C$4.24 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$12) | C$16 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.64 (C$2.53) | C$2.41 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.80 (C$1.24) | C$2.23 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 27% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €784 (C$1,213) | C$1,996 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €458 (C$708) | C$1,244 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €110 (C$170) | C$220 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €508 (C$786) | C$1,346 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €346 (C$535) | C$1,009 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (C$175) | C$119 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €39 (C$60) | C$58 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €463 (C$716) | C$467 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €69 (C$107) | C$171 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$10) | C$13 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$15) | C$22 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 56% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (C$133) | C$63 | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (C$52) | C$38 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (C$131) | C$98 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (C$140) | C$100 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is about the same as in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,318 (C$31,439) | C$23,254 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.35 (C$2.08) | C$1.23 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €34 (C$52) | C$67 | - 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (C$19) | C$21 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 18% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.67 (C$7) | C$10 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (C$9) | C$16 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (C$84) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.35 (C$5.18) | C$9 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.63 (C$4.07) | C$4.39 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.51 (C$5.43) | C$5.50 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (C$2.11) | C$3.15 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.51 (C$2.33) | C$2.35 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (C$17) | C$17 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 20% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (C$37) | C$47 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (C$21) | C$26 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €34 (C$53) | C$96 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 (C$60) | C$86 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (C$10) | C$8 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.69 (C$2.61) | C$4.75 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.37 (C$7) | C$7 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €443 (C$685) | C$544 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (C$0.26) | C$0.51 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (C$60) | C$51 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.82 (C$7) | C$12 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 138 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 14% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,300 in Kingston you would need to make just about C$5,434 (€3,512) in Santiago de Compostela.
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