Cost of living in Oviedo (Spain) is about the same as in Windsor (Canada)
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| Food in Oviedo (Spain) is 5% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Oviedo (Spain) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €13 (C$20) | C$16 | 29% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €7 (C$11) | C$10 | 11% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €3.59 (C$5.53) | C$5.99 | 8% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €0.82 (C$1.26) | C$2.17 | 42% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €2.31 (C$3.56) | C$2.71 | 32% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €1.87 (C$2.88) | C$3.34 | 14% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €6 (C$10) | C$9 | 7% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €1.97 (C$3.03) | C$3.86 | 22% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.00 (C$1.55) | C$2.67 | 42% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €0.95 (C$1.46) | C$2.96 | 51% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €5.30 (C$8) | C$17 | 52% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €1.63 (C$2.51) | C$2.14 | 17% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €0.86 (C$1.32) | C$1.78 | 26% |
| Housing in Oviedo (Spain) is 6% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Oviedo (Spain) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €818 (C$1,259) | C$1,188 | 6% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €530 (C$816) | C$935 | 13% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €123 (C$190) | C$193 | 2% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €488 (C$751) | C$1,045 | 28% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €367 (C$565) | C$662 | 15% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €145 (C$223) | C$175 | 28% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €31 (C$47) | C$47 | 0% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €336 (C$517) | C$368 | 41% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €81 (C$125) | C$122 | 3% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €7 (C$10) | C$9 | 21% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €10 (C$16) | C$22 | 28% |
| Clothes in Oviedo (Spain) is 33% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Oviedo (Spain) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €89 (C$137) | C$51 | 171% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €33 (C$50) | C$52 | 4% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €81 (C$124) | C$99 | 26% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €96 (C$148) | C$120 | 24% |
| Transportation in Oviedo (Spain) is 11% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Oviedo (Spain) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €21,257 (C$32,716) | C$26,266 | 25% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.30 (C$2.00) | C$1.20 | 66% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €52 (C$80) | C$83 | 3% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €18 (C$28) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Oviedo (Spain) is 24% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Oviedo (Spain) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €2.96 (C$4.55) | C$11 | 57% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €10 (C$16) | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €71 (C$110) | C$178 | 38% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €5.57 (C$9) | C$8 | 11% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €2.66 (C$4.09) | C$3.97 | 3% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €3.30 (C$5.08) | C$4.83 | 5% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.26 (C$1.94) | C$3.16 | 39% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €1.83 (C$2.81) | C$2.14 | 32% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €13 (C$19) | C$19 | 1% |
| Entertainment in Oviedo (Spain) is about the same as in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Oviedo (Spain) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €31 (C$48) | C$52 | 8% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €16 (C$24) | C$23 | 5% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €52 (C$81) | C$146 | 45% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €42 (C$64) | C$98 | 35% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €6 (C$10) | C$8 | 20% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €1.64 (C$2.53) | C$3.82 | 34% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €4.69 (C$7) | C$5.46 | 32% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €417 (C$643) | C$496 | 29% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.11 (C$0.17) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €43 (C$67) | C$42 | 57% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €4.63 (C$7) | C$12 | 42% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$3,600 in Windsor you would need to make just about C$3,579 (€2,326) in Oviedo.