Cost of living in Spain compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 24% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (C$19) | C$18 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$11 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (C$4.64) | C$7 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.83 (C$1.18) | C$2.41 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.43 (C$3.47) | C$3.89 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.66 (C$2.38) | C$3.95 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (C$9) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.68 (C$2.40) | C$3.87 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.03 (C$1.48) | C$2.55 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.84 (C$1.21) | C$3.28 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$9) | C$18 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.59 (C$2.26) | C$2.30 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (C$1.19) | C$2.18 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 24% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,296 (C$1,850) | C$2,252 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €827 (C$1,180) | C$1,721 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 (C$164) | C$164 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €774 (C$1,105) | C$1,695 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €560 (C$799) | C$1,204 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 (C$116) | C$111 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (C$42) | C$53 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €376 (C$537) | C$424 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (C$132) | C$159 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$10) | C$11 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$15) | C$23 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (C$115) | C$69 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (C$44) | C$52 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (C$114) | C$113 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (C$129) | C$138 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 21% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,277 (C$31,809) | C$25,274 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (C$1.90) | C$1.24 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €46 (C$65) | C$116 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 18% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$10) | C$11 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (C$11) | C$21 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (C$89) | C$83 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.09 (C$5.84) | C$8 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.59 (C$3.69) | C$5.14 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.77 (C$3.96) | C$5.11 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.49 (C$2.13) | C$3.01 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.67 (C$2.39) | C$2.35 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (C$20) | C$24 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 21% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (C$44) | C$54 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (C$23) | C$29 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (C$73) | C$160 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (C$64) | C$97 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (C$13) | C$12 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.41 (C$3.44) | C$4.84 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.07 (C$5.81) | C$7 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €431 (C$615) | C$571 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (C$0.27) | C$0.39 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (C$68) | C$58 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.93 (C$7) | C$14 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 21% cheaper than in Canada
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