Cost of living in Andorra compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Andorra is 20% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Andorra | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (C$23) | C$23 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$13 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.89 (C$5.66) | C$8 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (C$1.33) | C$2.98 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.45 (C$3.57) | C$5.24 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.25 (C$1.82) | C$4.97 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.48 (C$8) | C$9 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (C$2.91) | C$4.81 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.25 (C$1.81) | C$2.98 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.18 (C$1.72) | C$3.39 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (C$14) | C$18 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.90 (C$2.77) | C$2.80 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.40 (C$3.49) | C$2.97 | + 18% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Andorra is 28% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Andorra | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,384 (C$2,016) | C$2,782 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,633 (C$2,377) | C$2,191 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 (C$175) | C$194 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €726 (C$1,057) | C$1,800 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €572 (C$833) | C$1,448 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (C$136) | C$131 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 (C$61) | C$74 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €500 (C$728) | C$452 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €30 (C$44) | C$192 | - 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €2.00 (C$2.91) | C$15 | - 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$16) | C$30 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Andorra is 5% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Andorra | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | C$78 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (C$60) | C$55 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (C$109) | C$118 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (C$169) | C$146 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Andorra is 39% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Andorra | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,924 (C$27,553) | C$30,397 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (C$2.11) | C$1.72 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €118 (C$172) | C$111 | + 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Andorra is 34% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Andorra | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.88 (C$7) | C$13 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.72 (C$8) | C$31 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €67 (C$98) | C$96 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.88 (C$7) | C$9 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.60 (C$5.24) | C$6 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.94 (C$4.28) | C$6 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.78 (C$1.13) | C$4.26 | - 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.36 (C$3.43) | C$3.45 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (C$32) | C$31 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Andorra is 13% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Andorra | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (C$55) | C$66 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €10 (C$15) | C$31 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 (C$83) | C$127 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (C$101) | C$107 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$11) | C$14 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.83 (C$2.67) | C$5.19 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (C$2.91) | C$7 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €450 (C$656) | C$774 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.77 (C$1.12) | C$0.42 | + 165% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (C$51) | C$63 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.33 (C$8) | C$17 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,187 prices entered by 836 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Andorra is about the same as in Canada
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