Cost of living in Andorra compared to Canada
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| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Andorra is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$22) | C$19 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (C$14) | C$11 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.75 (C$5.76) | C$7 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.83 (C$1.28) | C$2.26 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.87 (C$4.42) | C$3.89 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 (C$3.37) | C$4.81 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.48 (C$8) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.96 (C$3.01) | C$3.89 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.25 (C$1.92) | C$2.51 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.18 (C$1.82) | C$3.16 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (C$16) | C$18 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (C$3.20) | C$2.30 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.12 (C$1.72) | C$2.05 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Andorra is 9% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,140 (C$1,754) | C$2,069 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €835 (C$1,285) | C$1,564 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 (C$213) | C$170 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €726 (C$1,117) | C$1,611 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €572 (C$880) | C$1,119 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €54 (C$84) | C$110 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €47 (C$73) | C$53 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €342 (C$527) | C$367 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €60 (C$92) | C$165 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$12) | C$11 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (C$23) | C$23 | - 0% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Andorra is 30% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €67 (C$103) | C$73 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (C$63) | C$48 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (C$115) | C$110 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (C$178) | C$142 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Andorra is 53% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,924 (C$29,108) | C$25,258 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.20 (C$1.84) | C$1.11 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €118 (C$181) | C$111 | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Andorra is 6% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.88 (C$8) | C$11 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.72 (C$9) | C$17 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (C$109) | C$81 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.88 (C$8) | C$9 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.60 (C$5.53) | C$4.96 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.94 (C$4.52) | C$5.52 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.67 (C$2.57) | C$3.17 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.36 (C$3.63) | C$2.65 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €37 (C$56) | C$25 | + 126% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Andorra is 35% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (C$58) | C$55 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (C$22) | C$28 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$152 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (C$107) | C$95 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (C$20) | C$12 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.60 (C$5.53) | C$4.86 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.23 (C$4.97) | C$7 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €339 (C$521) | C$565 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.77 (C$1.18) | C$0.52 | + 128% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €75 (C$115) | C$56 | + 104% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.58 (C$7) | C$15 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,681 prices entered by 1,136 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Andorra is 16% more expensive than in Canada
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