- Cost of Living
- Spain
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Spain compared to Canada
Currency:
| 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$18 | + 3% | |
| 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 | €3.64 (C$5.69) | C$7 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 (C$1.38) | C$2.44 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.37 (C$3.70) | C$4.05 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.78 (C$2.78) | C$4.06 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.84 (C$9) | C$11 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.73 (C$2.71) | C$3.67 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.13 (C$1.77) | C$2.37 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.81 (C$1.27) | C$3.50 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$11) | C$18 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.51 (C$2.36) | C$2.40 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.91 (C$1.42) | C$2.35 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 11% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,252 (C$1,956) | C$2,088 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €860 (C$1,344) | C$1,641 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €142 (C$222) | C$167 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €812 (C$1,270) | C$1,651 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €570 (C$891) | C$1,202 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €116 (C$181) | C$106 | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €31 (C$49) | C$53 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €387 (C$605) | C$487 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €89 (C$139) | C$156 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$12) | C$12 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$16) | C$23 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 5% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €79 (C$123) | C$70 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €31 (C$49) | C$57 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (C$124) | C$115 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (C$147) | C$137 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 9% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,212 (C$31,590) | C$22,559 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.20 (C$1.87) | C$1.21 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (C$76) | C$111 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 20% 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) | €4.94 (C$8) | C$22 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (C$83) | C$91 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.22 (C$7) | C$8 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.68 (C$4.19) | C$4.96 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.92 (C$4.56) | C$5.55 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.26 (C$1.97) | C$2.99 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.71 (C$2.67) | C$2.89 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (C$20) | C$25 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 6% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (C$49) | C$54 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (C$26) | C$28 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (C$110) | C$155 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (C$78) | C$95 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (C$14) | C$12 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.30 (C$3.60) | C$4.76 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.67 (C$7) | C$7 | + 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €469 (C$733) | C$588 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (C$0.42) | C$0.43 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (C$70) | C$61 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.08 (C$8) | C$14 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 12% cheaper than in Canada
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