Cost of living in Spain compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 23% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Spain | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (C$24) | C$23 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (C$13) | C$13 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.82 (C$5.46) | C$8 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (C$1.43) | C$2.95 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.94 (C$4.20) | C$5.30 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.16 (C$3.09) | C$4.93 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$10) | C$9 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.91 (C$2.73) | C$4.84 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.22 (C$1.75) | C$2.98 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (C$1.44) | C$3.38 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$9) | C$18 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (C$2.87) | C$2.82 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (C$1.38) | C$2.98 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 38% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Spain | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,200 (C$1,718) | C$2,751 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €825 (C$1,180) | C$2,158 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €128 (C$183) | C$198 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €781 (C$1,117) | C$1,761 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €576 (C$825) | C$1,448 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €86 (C$123) | C$131 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (C$41) | C$74 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €349 (C$499) | C$452 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (C$133) | C$192 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$10) | C$15 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$16) | C$29 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 7% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Spain | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (C$110) | C$78 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (C$42) | C$55 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (C$120) | C$119 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (C$123) | C$146 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 33% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Spain | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,622 (C$38,103) | C$30,155 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.71 (C$2.45) | C$1.71 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (C$44) | C$110 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 32% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Spain | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (C$12) | C$13 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (C$11) | C$31 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (C$91) | C$96 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.94 (C$5.64) | C$9 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.47 (C$3.54) | C$6 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.98 (C$4.27) | C$6 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.93 (C$2.76) | C$4.26 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.92 (C$2.75) | C$3.45 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (C$26) | C$31 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 29% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Spain | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (C$46) | C$66 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (C$22) | C$31 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (C$72) | C$127 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (C$67) | C$106 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (C$13) | C$14 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.63 (C$3.76) | C$5.15 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.38 (C$6) | C$7 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €468 (C$669) | C$774 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (C$0.24) | C$0.42 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (C$70) | C$63 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.08 (C$7) | C$17 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 31% cheaper than in Canada
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