- Cost of Living
- Spain
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Spain compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 21% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (C$18) | C$17 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.59 (C$5.53) | C$7 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 (C$1.35) | C$2.46 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.49 (C$3.83) | C$4.11 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.75 (C$2.70) | C$4.06 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.65 (C$9) | C$11 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.77 (C$2.72) | C$3.73 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.11 (C$1.71) | C$2.35 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.81 (C$1.24) | C$3.53 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (C$10) | C$18 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.52 (C$2.34) | C$2.39 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.93 (C$1.43) | C$2.32 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 13% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,268 (C$1,953) | C$2,121 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €871 (C$1,341) | C$1,650 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €140 (C$216) | C$161 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €827 (C$1,273) | C$1,638 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €596 (C$918) | C$1,195 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €97 (C$149) | C$106 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €31 (C$47) | C$53 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €386 (C$595) | C$481 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (C$133) | C$156 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$12) | C$11 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$16) | C$24 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 2% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €77 (C$118) | C$70 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (C$46) | C$56 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (C$123) | C$116 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (C$145) | C$138 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 12% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,532 (C$30,075) | C$22,602 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.20 (C$1.86) | C$1.26 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (C$76) | C$111 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 22% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (C$10) | C$10 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.16 (C$8) | C$21 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (C$81) | C$98 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.37 (C$7) | C$8 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.73 (C$4.20) | C$4.89 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.94 (C$4.52) | C$5.59 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.28 (C$1.98) | C$2.92 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.70 (C$2.61) | C$2.84 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (C$20) | C$25 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 9% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (C$48) | C$53 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (C$26) | C$28 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €75 (C$115) | C$156 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (C$74) | C$96 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (C$13) | C$12 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.14 (C$3.29) | C$4.88 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.35 (C$7) | C$7 | - 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €464 (C$715) | C$589 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (C$0.32) | C$0.36 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (C$68) | C$61 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.08 (C$8) | C$14 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 14% cheaper than in Canada
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