Cost of living in Andorra compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Andorra is 15% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Andorra | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €27 (C$43) | C$25 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (C$17) | C$15 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (C$10) | C$10 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.17 (C$1.85) | C$3.08 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.72 (C$7) | C$5.70 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 (C$3.46) | C$5.96 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$12) | C$12 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.87 (C$6) | C$5.48 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.40 (C$5.38) | C$4.18 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.20 (C$3.47) | C$4.05 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €19 (C$30) | C$23 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.65 (C$4.19) | C$3.48 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.49 (C$2.35) | C$3.12 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Andorra is 8% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Andorra | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,636 (C$4,168) | C$3,242 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,560 (C$2,466) | C$2,682 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €92 (C$145) | C$259 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,388 (C$2,195) | C$2,239 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €977 (C$1,545) | C$1,855 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €338 (C$534) | C$143 | + 274% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €54 (C$86) | C$72 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €243 (C$384) | C$373 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €60 (C$94) | C$237 | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.94 (C$9) | C$18 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (C$25) | C$34 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Andorra is 30% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Andorra | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (C$158) | C$89 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €50 (C$79) | C$65 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (C$149) | C$131 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €70 (C$111) | C$170 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Andorra is 34% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Andorra | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,000 (C$41,101) | C$33,025 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (C$2.26) | C$1.67 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (C$47) | C$111 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Andorra is 63% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Andorra | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.00 (C$3.16) | C$13 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.00 (C$4.74) | C$29 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (C$24) | C$175 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.00 (C$3.16) | C$11 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (C$4.94) | C$8 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (C$4.74) | C$7 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.19 (C$1.88) | C$4.20 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.50 (C$2.37) | C$3.88 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (C$32) | C$34 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Andorra is 11% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Andorra | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (C$44) | C$74 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (C$20) | C$35 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 (C$90) | C$200 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €36 (C$58) | C$133 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €16 (C$25) | C$16 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.15 (C$4.97) | C$6.00 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.52 (C$3.99) | C$8 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €300 (C$474) | C$658 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.77 (C$1.22) | C$0.45 | + 173% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (C$93) | C$62 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (C$12) | C$20 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,403 prices entered by 494 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Andorra is about the same as in Canada
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