Cost of living in Spain compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 21% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Spain | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (C$25) | C$23 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (C$13) | C$13 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.83 (C$5.58) | C$8 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.99 (C$1.44) | C$2.98 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.99 (C$4.35) | C$5.24 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 (C$3.19) | C$4.97 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$10) | C$9 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.92 (C$2.79) | C$4.81 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (C$1.76) | C$2.98 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.04 (C$1.52) | C$3.39 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$10) | C$18 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.99 (C$2.90) | C$2.80 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.98 (C$1.43) | C$2.97 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 36% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Spain | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,230 (C$1,791) | C$2,786 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €840 (C$1,223) | C$2,191 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €128 (C$187) | C$194 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €802 (C$1,168) | C$1,800 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €593 (C$863) | C$1,448 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €86 (C$125) | C$131 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (C$43) | C$74 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €352 (C$513) | C$452 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (C$137) | C$192 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$11) | C$15 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$16) | C$30 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 5% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Spain | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (C$114) | C$78 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (C$42) | C$55 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (C$122) | C$118 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (C$130) | C$146 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 32% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Spain | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,162 (C$38,092) | C$30,397 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.73 (C$2.52) | C$1.72 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (C$47) | C$111 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 32% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Spain | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (C$12) | C$13 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (C$11) | C$31 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (C$92) | C$96 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.94 (C$5.74) | C$9 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.47 (C$3.60) | C$6 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.98 (C$4.34) | C$6 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.76 (C$2.57) | C$4.26 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.94 (C$2.83) | C$3.45 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (C$27) | C$31 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 28% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Spain | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (C$46) | C$66 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (C$23) | C$31 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (C$73) | C$127 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (C$69) | C$107 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (C$14) | C$14 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.61 (C$3.81) | C$5.19 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.30 (C$6) | C$7 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €482 (C$702) | C$774 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (C$0.25) | C$0.42 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (C$72) | C$63 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.14 (C$7) | C$17 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 29% cheaper than in Canada
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