- Cost of Living
- Spain
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Spain compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 21% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (C$18) | C$18 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.48 (C$5.30) | C$7 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 (C$1.35) | C$2.39 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.48 (C$3.78) | C$4.02 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.74 (C$2.64) | C$3.92 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.55 (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.79 (C$2.72) | C$3.86 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.05 (C$1.61) | C$2.38 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.84 (C$1.28) | C$3.49 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (C$10) | C$18 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.58 (C$2.41) | C$2.40 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (C$1.44) | C$2.21 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 12% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,283 (C$1,953) | C$2,094 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €894 (C$1,361) | C$1,644 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €130 (C$197) | C$152 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €856 (C$1,303) | C$1,605 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €635 (C$966) | C$1,179 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €92 (C$139) | C$101 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €29 (C$45) | C$53 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €364 (C$555) | C$463 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €79 (C$120) | C$155 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$10) | C$12 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$16) | C$24 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 3% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €75 (C$114) | C$72 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (C$44) | C$58 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (C$122) | C$115 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (C$143) | C$136 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 14% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,404 (C$29,533) | C$22,972 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.26 (C$1.92) | C$1.31 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (C$74) | C$110 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 23% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.94 (C$9) | C$10 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.95 (C$8) | C$21 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (C$83) | C$96 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.43 (C$7) | C$8 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.62 (C$3.98) | C$4.78 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.79 (C$4.24) | C$5.47 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.31 (C$1.99) | C$2.87 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.63 (C$2.47) | C$2.67 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (C$20) | C$25 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 16% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (C$47) | C$54 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (C$26) | C$27 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (C$106) | C$144 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (C$70) | C$98 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$11 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.13 (C$3.24) | C$5.00 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.15 (C$6) | C$7 | - 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €459 (C$699) | C$599 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (C$0.29) | C$0.44 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (C$67) | C$61 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.12 (C$8) | C$14 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 15% cheaper than in Canada
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