Cost of living in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain vs Newcastle, Australia
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Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) is 21% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (AU$19) | AU$17 | + 12% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$11 | - 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.66 (AU$4.17) | AU$4.99 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.75 (AU$1.18) | AU$1.27 | - 7% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.55 (AU$3.99) | AU$4.99 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.40 (AU$2.20) | AU$4.99 | - 56% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.30 (AU$8) | AU$10 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.97 (AU$3.09) | AU$4.35 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.09 (AU$1.71) | AU$3.46 | - 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.73 (AU$1.15) | AU$4.73 | - 76% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (AU$15) | AU$16 | - 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.67 (AU$2.62) | AU$3.13 | - 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (AU$1.32) | AU$1.79 | - 26% | |
Housing | - 30% | |||
Housing in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) is 30% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,077 (AU$1,688) | AU$2,461 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €585 (AU$917) | AU$1,879 | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €90 (AU$141) | AU$140 | + 0% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €690 (AU$1,081) | AU$1,843 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €459 (AU$719) | AU$1,301 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €75 (AU$117) | AU$92 | + 27% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (AU$55) | AU$52 | + 6% | |
40” flat screen tv | €359 (AU$563) | AU$573 | - 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €78 (AU$123) | AU$177 | - 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.55 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (AU$16) | AU$28 | - 41% | |
Clothes | + 8% | |||
Clothes in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) is 8% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (AU$127) | AU$100 | + 27% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (AU$65) | AU$60 | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (AU$121) | AU$157 | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €71 (AU$111) | AU$117 | - 5% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) is 26% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,085 (AU$29,901) | AU$25,963 | + 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.09 (AU$1.70) | AU$1.45 | + 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (AU$51) | AU$100 | - 49% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (AU$23) | AU$21 | + 11% | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) is 9% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.71 (AU$9) | AU$12 | - 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$16 | - 28% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (AU$99) | AU$71 | + 40% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.24 (AU$5.08) | AU$6 | - 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.61 (AU$4.09) | AU$4.60 | - 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.68 (AU$4.20) | AU$5.36 | - 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.66 (AU$2.60) | AU$3.19 | - 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.35 (AU$2.12) | AU$3.88 | - 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (AU$20) | AU$25 | - 18% | |
Entertainment | - 33% | |||
Entertainment in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) is 33% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (AU$52) | AU$52 | + 1% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (AU$24) | AU$27 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €59 (AU$92) | AU$162 | - 43% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 (AU$65) | AU$108 | - 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (AU$11) | AU$14 | - 22% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.50 (AU$3.92) | AU$4.46 | - 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.86 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 11% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €452 (AU$708) | AU$594 | + 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (AU$0.31) | AU$0.83 | - 63% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (AU$58) | AU$53 | + 10% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.42 (AU$5.36) | AU$27 | - 80% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) is 25% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,100 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$5,304 (€3,385) in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
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