- Cost of Living
- Spain
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Spain compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 23% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (C$17) | C$18 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.51 (C$5.28) | C$7 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 (C$1.33) | C$2.43 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.46 (C$3.69) | C$4.06 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.71 (C$2.57) | C$3.99 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.58 (C$8) | C$11 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.78 (C$2.68) | C$3.79 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.07 (C$1.60) | C$2.38 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.82 (C$1.23) | C$3.54 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (C$9) | C$18 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.53 (C$2.29) | C$2.40 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.93 (C$1.39) | C$2.30 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 15% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,277 (C$1,919) | C$2,123 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €887 (C$1,333) | C$1,641 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €131 (C$197) | C$157 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €840 (C$1,262) | C$1,641 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €624 (C$937) | C$1,185 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €92 (C$138) | C$102 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (C$45) | C$53 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €364 (C$547) | C$485 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €81 (C$122) | C$156 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$11) | C$12 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$16) | C$24 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 6% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €74 (C$111) | C$72 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (C$43) | C$58 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (C$120) | C$115 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (C$142) | C$140 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 14% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,507 (C$29,313) | C$22,882 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.25 (C$1.87) | C$1.30 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (C$73) | C$110 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 25% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (C$10) | C$10 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.54 (C$7) | C$22 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (C$84) | C$100 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.42 (C$7) | C$8 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.57 (C$3.86) | C$4.94 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.80 (C$4.20) | C$5.55 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.24 (C$1.86) | C$2.85 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.62 (C$2.43) | C$2.73 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (C$19) | C$25 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 19% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (C$46) | C$54 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (C$25) | C$27 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (C$105) | C$144 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (C$70) | C$98 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$13) | C$12 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.11 (C$3.16) | C$5.00 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.14 (C$6) | C$7 | - 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €467 (C$702) | C$597 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (C$0.29) | C$0.47 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (C$66) | C$63 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.10 (C$8) | C$14 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 17% cheaper than in Canada
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