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Cost of living in Spain compared to Canada
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| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 20% 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 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.43 (C$5.21) | C$7 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 (C$1.33) | C$2.39 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.53 (C$3.84) | C$3.97 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.76 (C$2.67) | C$3.77 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.72 (C$9) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.80 (C$2.74) | C$3.90 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.06 (C$1.61) | C$2.41 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.85 (C$1.28) | C$3.55 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (C$9) | C$18 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.60 (C$2.43) | C$2.42 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.93 (C$1.41) | C$2.18 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 12% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,282 (C$1,945) | C$2,116 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €900 (C$1,366) | C$1,636 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €126 (C$192) | C$147 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €820 (C$1,244) | C$1,559 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €622 (C$944) | C$1,156 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €92 (C$140) | C$97 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €29 (C$45) | C$52 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €362 (C$550) | C$457 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €85 (C$128) | C$153 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$11) | C$11 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$16) | C$23 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €77 (C$117) | C$72 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (C$44) | C$56 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (C$119) | C$115 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €95 (C$144) | C$135 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 15% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,475 (C$29,555) | C$23,934 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.28 (C$1.95) | C$1.32 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (C$73) | C$110 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 20% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.07 (C$8) | C$10 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.75 (C$9) | C$21 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (C$92) | C$97 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.79 (C$7) | C$9 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.74 (C$4.16) | C$4.78 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.82 (C$4.28) | C$5.38 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.42 (C$2.15) | C$2.94 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.75 (C$2.66) | C$2.68 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (C$20) | C$25 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 20% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (C$47) | C$53 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (C$25) | C$27 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 (C$91) | C$145 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (C$68) | C$97 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$11 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.06 (C$3.12) | C$5.15 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (C$6) | C$7 | - 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €429 (C$651) | C$597 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (C$0.29) | C$0.49 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (C$65) | C$58 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.11 (C$8) | C$14 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 16% cheaper than in Canada
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