Cost of living in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 14% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada)
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| Food in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 15% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Santiago de Compostela (Spain) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| 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$1.20) | 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 in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 28% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Santiago de Compostela (Spain) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €784 (C$1,212) | C$1,996 | 39% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €458 (C$707) | 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$785) | C$1,346 | 42% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €346 (C$534) | 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$715) | 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 in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 56% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Santiago de Compostela (Spain) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €86 (C$133) | C$63 | 112% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €34 (C$52) | C$38 | 37% |
| 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$139) | C$100 | 39% |
| Transportation in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is about the same as in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Santiago de Compostela (Spain) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €20,318 (C$31,406) | 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 | 6% |
| Personal Care in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 18% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Santiago de Compostela (Spain) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| 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$4.06) | C$4.39 | 7% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €3.51 (C$5.42) | 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 in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 20% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Santiago de Compostela (Spain) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| 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% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,200 in Kingston you would need to make just about C$5,342 (€3,456) in Santiago de Compostela.