Cost of living in Spain compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 14% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (C$22) | C$19 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$11 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.40 (C$5.23) | C$7 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.82 (C$1.27) | C$2.26 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.34 (C$3.61) | C$3.89 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.63 (C$2.51) | C$4.81 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (C$10) | C$10 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.66 (C$2.55) | C$3.89 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.12 (C$1.73) | C$2.51 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.88 (C$1.36) | C$3.16 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$10) | C$18 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.61 (C$2.47) | C$2.30 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (C$1.33) | C$2.05 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 18% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,212 (C$1,865) | C$2,069 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €767 (C$1,180) | C$1,564 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €107 (C$164) | C$170 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €755 (C$1,161) | C$1,611 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €537 (C$827) | C$1,119 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €78 (C$119) | C$110 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (C$45) | C$53 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €345 (C$531) | C$367 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (C$141) | C$165 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$11) | C$11 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$16) | C$23 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 12% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (C$116) | C$73 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (C$47) | C$48 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (C$118) | C$110 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (C$131) | C$142 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 16% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,234 (C$35,738) | C$25,258 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.22 (C$1.88) | C$1.11 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €42 (C$65) | C$111 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 16% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (C$9) | C$11 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (C$10) | C$17 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (C$90) | C$81 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.10 (C$6) | C$9 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.42 (C$3.72) | C$4.96 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.95 (C$4.53) | C$5.52 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.39 (C$2.14) | C$3.17 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (C$3.02) | C$2.65 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (C$22) | C$25 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 17% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (C$44) | C$55 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (C$24) | C$28 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €48 (C$74) | C$152 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 (C$63) | C$95 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (C$14) | C$12 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.53 (C$3.89) | C$4.86 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.91 (C$6) | C$7 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €477 (C$733) | C$565 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (C$0.34) | C$0.52 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (C$72) | C$56 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.91 (C$8) | C$15 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Spain is 15% cheaper than in Canada
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