Cost of living in Spain compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 30% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Spain | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (C$21) | C$21 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$11) | C$12 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.53 (C$4.81) | C$8 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.86 (C$1.17) | C$2.81 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.40 (C$3.28) | C$4.56 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.71 (C$2.33) | C$4.36 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (C$9) | C$10 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.78 (C$2.43) | C$4.18 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.11 (C$1.51) | C$2.85 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (C$1.23) | C$3.67 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (C$9) | C$18 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (C$2.44) | C$2.63 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.89 (C$1.22) | C$2.58 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 45% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Spain | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,174 (C$1,603) | C$2,897 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €752 (C$1,027) | C$2,260 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €113 (C$154) | C$238 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €708 (C$967) | C$1,855 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €530 (C$724) | C$1,492 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €73 (C$99) | C$147 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (C$42) | C$72 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €343 (C$469) | C$411 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (C$127) | C$183 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$10) | C$12 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$14) | C$27 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Spain | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €74 (C$100) | C$73 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (C$41) | C$50 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (C$108) | C$115 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (C$120) | C$147 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 33% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Spain | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,105 (C$31,557) | C$26,873 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.62 (C$2.21) | C$1.68 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €41 (C$55) | C$120 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 44% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Spain | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.31 (C$7) | C$10 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (C$8) | C$21 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (C$81) | C$166 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.12 (C$5.63) | C$9 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.45 (C$3.35) | C$5.53 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.80 (C$3.82) | C$5.70 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.49 (C$2.03) | C$3.39 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.85 (C$2.52) | C$3.13 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (C$23) | C$29 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 32% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Spain | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (C$43) | C$67 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (C$22) | C$30 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (C$68) | C$153 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (C$58) | C$103 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$13) | C$13 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.62 (C$3.58) | C$5.07 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.06 (C$5.54) | C$8 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €451 (C$615) | C$781 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (C$0.22) | C$0.38 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (C$61) | C$62 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.98 (C$7) | C$17 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 36% cheaper than in Canada
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