Cost of living in Spain compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 21% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Spain | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (C$29) | C$25 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (C$17) | C$15 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.91 (C$6) | C$10 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (C$1.66) | C$3.02 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.09 (C$4.88) | C$5.90 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.10 (C$3.32) | C$5.96 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$12) | C$12 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.01 (C$3.18) | C$5.48 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (C$2.49) | C$4.18 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 (C$1.80) | C$4.05 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$11) | C$23 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.06 (C$3.26) | C$3.48 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.03 (C$1.62) | C$3.12 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 34% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Spain | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,484 (C$2,343) | C$3,232 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,017 (C$1,606) | C$2,666 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €112 (C$177) | C$261 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €979 (C$1,546) | C$2,207 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €700 (C$1,106) | C$1,825 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €78 (C$123) | C$138 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (C$39) | C$72 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €325 (C$513) | C$373 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (C$153) | C$237 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$11) | C$18 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (C$19) | C$34 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Spain | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (C$124) | C$89 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (C$56) | C$66 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (C$139) | C$136 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (C$144) | C$170 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 35% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Spain | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,353 (C$41,624) | C$33,025 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (C$2.38) | C$1.66 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (C$44) | C$111 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 40% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Spain | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (C$14) | C$13 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (C$12) | C$29 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (C$90) | C$175 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.09 (C$6) | C$12 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.62 (C$4.14) | C$8 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.13 (C$4.95) | C$7 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 (C$2.98) | C$4.20 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.03 (C$3.21) | C$3.95 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (C$27) | C$34 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 15% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Spain | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (C$56) | C$74 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (C$26) | C$35 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €48 (C$77) | C$200 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (C$81) | C$135 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$17) | C$17 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.04 (C$4.81) | C$6 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.78 (C$8) | C$8 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €485 (C$767) | C$658 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.32 (C$0.50) | C$0.45 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (C$84) | C$63 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.59 (C$9) | C$20 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2025.
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Cost of living in Spain is 27% cheaper than in Canada
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