- Cost of Living
- Spain
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Spain compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 24% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (C$17) | C$18 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.52 (C$5.22) | C$7 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 (C$1.30) | C$2.46 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.60 (C$3.86) | C$4.13 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.71 (C$2.54) | C$4.00 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.58 (C$8) | C$10 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.76 (C$2.60) | C$3.71 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.11 (C$1.65) | C$2.32 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.81 (C$1.21) | C$3.50 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (C$9) | C$18 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.52 (C$2.25) | C$2.40 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.94 (C$1.39) | C$2.34 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 15% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,270 (C$1,884) | C$2,105 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €886 (C$1,314) | C$1,647 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €135 (C$200) | C$157 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €825 (C$1,224) | C$1,623 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €617 (C$915) | C$1,162 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €95 (C$142) | C$102 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (C$44) | C$53 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €387 (C$574) | C$484 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €81 (C$120) | C$159 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$11) | C$11 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$16) | C$23 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 5% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €74 (C$110) | C$71 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (C$43) | C$57 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (C$118) | C$114 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (C$140) | C$138 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 17% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,301 (C$28,629) | C$22,853 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.22 (C$1.80) | C$1.28 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (C$73) | C$111 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 24% 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) | €4.97 (C$7) | C$21 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (C$81) | C$96 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.42 (C$7) | C$8 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.72 (C$4.04) | C$4.97 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.84 (C$4.22) | C$5.59 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.29 (C$1.91) | C$2.95 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.73 (C$2.56) | C$2.80 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (C$19) | C$25 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 17% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (C$45) | C$54 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (C$25) | C$28 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (C$106) | C$149 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (C$71) | C$95 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (C$13) | C$12 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.14 (C$3.17) | C$4.95 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.22 (C$6) | C$7 | - 11% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €457 (C$678) | C$591 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (C$0.31) | C$0.43 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (C$66) | C$61 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.07 (C$8) | C$14 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 18% cheaper than in Canada
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