Cost of living in Spain compared to Canada
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Food | - 25% | |||
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Food in Spain is 25% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Spain | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (C$25) | C$24 | + 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (C$13) | C$14 | - 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.81 (C$5.59) | C$10 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (C$1.55) | C$3.28 | - 53% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.01 (C$4.42) | C$5.88 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (C$3.31) | C$5.56 | - 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$10) | C$11 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.16 (C$3.18) | C$5.47 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.40 (C$2.06) | C$3.31 | - 38% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 (C$1.64) | C$4.03 | - 59% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$10) | C$21 | - 52% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.06 (C$3.02) | C$3.23 | - 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.08 (C$1.59) | C$2.58 | - 38% | |
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 | €1,415 (C$2,080) | C$2,911 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €962 (C$1,414) | C$2,295 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €118 (C$173) | C$240 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €917 (C$1,348) | C$2,062 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €671 (C$986) | C$1,501 | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 (C$118) | C$128 | - 8% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (C$40) | C$65 | - 38% | |
40” flat screen tv | €315 (C$463) | C$401 | + 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (C$136) | C$213 | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$11) | C$14 | - 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$17) | C$30 | - 44% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Spain is 8% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Spain | Canada | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (C$107) | C$80 | + 33% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (C$46) | C$57 | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (C$121) | C$147 | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (C$127) | C$173 | - 27% | |
Transportation | - 32% | |||
Transportation in Spain is 32% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Spain | Canada | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,022 (C$41,194) | C$33,546 | + 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (C$2.35) | C$1.60 | + 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (C$46) | C$106 | - 57% | |
Personal Care | - 27% | |||
Personal Care in Spain is 27% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Spain | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (C$12) | C$11 | + 13% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (C$10) | C$24 | - 58% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (C$91) | C$103 | - 12% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.86 (C$5.68) | C$10 | - 42% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.95 (C$4.34) | C$6 | - 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.02 (C$4.44) | C$6 | - 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.02 (C$2.97) | C$4.45 | - 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.93 (C$2.83) | C$3.63 | - 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (C$25) | C$31 | - 19% | |
Entertainment | - 29% | |||
Entertainment in Spain is 29% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Spain | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (C$50) | C$68 | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (C$24) | C$31 | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 (C$78) | C$217 | - 64% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (C$73) | C$129 | - 43% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$15) | C$15 | + 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.69 (C$3.95) | C$5.88 | - 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.45 (C$7) | C$8 | - 20% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €514 (C$756) | C$808 | - 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (C$0.29) | C$0.44 | - 35% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (C$72) | C$67 | + 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.23 (C$8) | C$18 | - 57% | |
TOTAL | - 29% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Spain is 29% cheaper than in Canada
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