Cost of living in Spain compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 25% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Spain | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (C$28) | C$26 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (C$17) | C$15 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.91 (C$6) | C$11 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (C$1.62) | C$3.11 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.04 (C$4.77) | C$5.81 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.07 (C$3.25) | C$6 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$11) | C$12 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.03 (C$3.18) | C$5.62 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.57 (C$2.46) | C$4.25 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.15 (C$1.80) | C$4.24 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$11) | C$22 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.09 (C$3.28) | C$3.34 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.03 (C$1.62) | C$3.19 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 34% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Spain | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,495 (C$2,346) | C$3,281 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,015 (C$1,592) | C$2,733 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €113 (C$178) | C$244 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €970 (C$1,522) | C$2,249 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €696 (C$1,092) | C$1,826 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €78 (C$122) | C$126 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (C$41) | C$73 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €339 (C$532) | C$361 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (C$158) | C$259 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$12) | C$17 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (C$19) | C$33 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 7% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Spain | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (C$129) | C$90 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (C$57) | C$64 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (C$138) | C$133 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €95 (C$149) | C$177 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 35% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Spain | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,505 (C$41,580) | C$33,794 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (C$2.43) | C$1.70 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (C$45) | C$113 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 40% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Spain | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (C$13) | C$12 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (C$12) | C$29 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (C$87) | C$177 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.37 (C$7) | C$11 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.74 (C$4.29) | C$8 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.32 (C$5.21) | C$7 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.01 (C$3.15) | C$4.20 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 (C$3.21) | C$3.88 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (C$28) | C$33 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 18% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Spain | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (C$59) | C$75 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (C$26) | C$34 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €49 (C$77) | C$186 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (C$81) | C$131 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$16) | C$15 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.02 (C$4.74) | C$5.91 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.81 (C$8) | C$8 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €515 (C$807) | C$658 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (C$0.37) | C$0.45 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (C$87) | C$59 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.57 (C$9) | C$20 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Spain is 28% cheaper than in Canada
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