Cost of living in Spain compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 28% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Spain | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (C$26) | C$25 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (C$15) | C$15 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.81 (C$5.60) | C$11 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (C$1.53) | C$3.20 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.89 (C$4.25) | C$5.71 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.06 (C$3.03) | C$5.61 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$10) | C$13 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.05 (C$3.01) | C$5.25 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (C$2.20) | C$4.06 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.16 (C$1.70) | C$3.89 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$10) | C$22 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.07 (C$3.04) | C$3.32 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.05 (C$1.54) | C$2.68 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 33% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Spain | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,473 (C$2,167) | C$2,862 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,003 (C$1,475) | C$2,408 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €112 (C$165) | C$243 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €928 (C$1,365) | C$2,059 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €669 (C$984) | C$1,630 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €75 (C$111) | C$121 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (C$40) | C$70 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €328 (C$482) | C$366 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (C$140) | C$192 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$11) | C$15 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (C$17) | C$31 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 9% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Spain | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (C$112) | C$86 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (C$48) | C$62 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (C$124) | C$139 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (C$131) | C$163 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 39% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Spain | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,684 (C$39,244) | C$32,441 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 (C$2.29) | C$1.64 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (C$41) | C$113 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 34% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Spain | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (C$12) | C$11 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (C$13) | C$27 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (C$87) | C$116 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.21 (C$6) | C$10 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.87 (C$4.22) | C$8 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.94 (C$4.33) | C$7 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.81 (C$2.66) | C$3.92 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.31 (C$3.39) | C$3.89 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (C$25) | C$32 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 25% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Spain | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (C$52) | C$74 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (C$24) | C$33 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 (C$78) | C$169 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (C$73) | C$139 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$15) | C$15 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.84 (C$4.17) | C$5.62 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.52 (C$7) | C$8 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €535 (C$787) | C$732 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 (C$0.41) | C$0.51 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (C$75) | C$58 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.34 (C$8) | C$18 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 32% cheaper than in Canada
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