Cost of living in Andorra compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Andorra is 20% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (C$17) | C$18 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (C$10) | C$11 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €1.34 (C$1.92) | C$7 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.45 (C$0.64) | C$2.40 | - 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.95 (C$4.23) | C$3.88 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | C$3.90 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (C$13) | C$10 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.15 (C$3.08) | C$3.86 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (C$2.87) | C$2.55 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.35 (C$1.93) | C$3.27 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$11) | C$18 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.65 (C$2.36) | C$2.30 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.11 (C$1.59) | C$2.18 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Andorra is 22% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,265 (C$1,813) | C$2,253 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €885 (C$1,269) | C$1,729 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €50 (C$72) | C$164 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €844 (C$1,209) | C$1,692 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €600 (C$860) | C$1,209 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €149 (C$214) | C$112 | + 91% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (C$50) | C$53 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €211 (C$302) | C$430 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €45 (C$65) | C$163 | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.37 (C$6) | C$11 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$14) | C$23 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Andorra is 35% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €35 (C$50) | C$69 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €20 (C$29) | C$52 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €60 (C$86) | C$112 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (C$122) | C$138 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Andorra is 5% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,178 (C$28,921) | C$25,274 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.18 (C$1.69) | C$1.24 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €69 (C$98) | C$116 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Andorra is 36% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (C$7) | C$11 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.00 (C$4.30) | C$21 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €34 (C$48) | C$84 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.50 (C$5.02) | C$8 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.28 (C$3.27) | C$5.12 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.27 (C$3.25) | C$5.09 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (C$1.72) | C$3.00 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.53 (C$2.20) | C$2.33 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (C$36) | C$24 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Andorra is 41% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €20 (C$29) | C$54 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (C$23) | C$29 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €23 (C$33) | C$162 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (C$60) | C$98 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$10) | C$12 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.25 (C$3.22) | C$4.83 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (C$2.86) | C$7 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €494 (C$708) | C$571 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €1.20 (C$1.72) | C$0.39 | + 336% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (C$81) | C$58 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (C$14) | C$14 | + 0% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 12,544 prices entered by 2,037 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 18, 2020.
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Cost of living in Andorra is 10% cheaper than in Canada
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