Cost of Living Comparison Between Canada and Spain 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Spain is 16.8% lower than in Canada (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Spain is 19.2% lower than in Canada | |
| Rent Prices in Spain are 25.2% lower than in Canada | |
| Restaurant Prices in Spain are 12.6% lower than in Canada | |
| Groceries Prices in Spain are 25.8% lower than in Canada | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Spain is 15.4% lower than in Canada | |
Restaurants | Canada Edit |
Spain Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
C$25.00 (€15.55) |
C$24.12 (€15.00) |
-3.5 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
C$100.00 (€62.19) |
C$80.40 (€50.00) |
-19.6 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
C$15.00 (€9.33) |
C$16.08 (€10.00) |
+7.2 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
C$8.00 (€4.98) |
C$4.82 (€3.00) |
-39.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
C$8.00 (€4.98) |
C$5.63 (€3.50) |
-29.7 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
C$5.30 (€3.30) |
C$3.36 (€2.09) |
-36.6 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
C$2.92 (€1.81) |
C$3.59 (€2.23) |
+23.0 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
C$2.37 (€1.47) |
C$2.59 (€1.61) |
+9.5 % |
Markets | Canada Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
C$3.07 (€1.91) |
C$1.69 (€1.05) |
-45.0 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
C$3.34 (€2.08) |
C$1.93 (€1.20) |
-42.1 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
C$2.29 (€1.42) |
C$1.04 (€0.65) |
-54.6 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
C$4.89 (€3.04) |
C$4.68 (€2.91) |
-4.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
C$6.88 (€4.28) |
C$9.16 (€5.69) |
+33.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
C$7.53 (€4.68) |
C$5.40 (€3.36) |
-28.2 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
C$9.49 (€5.90) |
C$10.42 (€6.48) |
+9.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
C$2.58 (€1.61) |
C$1.61 (€1.00) |
-37.6 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
C$0.92 (€0.57) |
C$1.30 (€0.81) |
+42.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
C$2.43 (€1.51) |
C$1.35 (€0.84) |
-44.5 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
C$2.55 (€1.59) |
C$1.64 (€1.02) |
-35.9 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
C$1.66 (€1.03) |
C$1.18 (€0.73) |
-29.1 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
C$1.62 (€1.01) |
C$1.27 (€0.79) |
-21.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
C$3.63 (€2.25) |
C$1.89 (€1.18) |
-47.8 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
C$2.46 (€1.53) |
C$1.08 (€0.67) |
-56.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
C$18.00 (€11.19) |
C$8.04 (€5.00) |
-55.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
C$4.03 (€2.51) |
C$1.80 (€1.12) |
-55.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
C$4.52 (€2.81) |
C$2.96 (€1.84) |
-34.6 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
C$20.00 (€12.44) |
C$9.36 (€5.82) |
-53.2 % |
Transportation | Canada Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
C$3.50 (€2.18) |
C$2.41 (€1.50) |
-31.1 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
C$102.00 (€63.43) |
C$48.24 (€30.00) |
-52.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
C$4.50 (€2.80) |
C$6.34 (€3.95) |
+41.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
C$3.38 (€2.10) |
C$3.36 (€2.09) |
-0.5 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
C$38.00 (€23.63) |
C$35.38 (€22.00) |
-6.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
C$1.56 (€0.97) |
C$2.44 (€1.52) |
+56.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
C$39,580.00 (€24,614.65) |
C$50,651.55 (€31,500.00) |
+28.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
C$27,275.54 (€16,962.55) |
C$42,113.07 (€26,189.96) |
+54.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Canada Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
C$210.93 (€131.18) |
C$213.46 (€132.75) |
+1.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
C$59.83 (€37.21) |
C$26.11 (€16.24) |
-56.4 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
C$85.02 (€52.87) |
C$46.17 (€28.71) |
-45.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Canada Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
C$58.14 (€36.15) |
C$64.87 (€40.34) |
+11.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
C$28.06 (€17.45) |
C$22.48 (€13.98) |
-19.9 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
C$15.50 (€9.64) |
C$13.67 (€8.50) |
-11.8 % |
Childcare | Canada Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
C$1,065.53 (€662.65) |
C$759.87 (€472.56) |
-28.7 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
C$20,322.08 (€12,638.22) |
C$14,858.19 (€9,240.25) |
-26.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Canada Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
C$76.44 (€47.54) |
C$122.66 (€76.28) |
+60.5 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
C$56.83 (€35.34) |
C$52.10 (€32.40) |
-8.3 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
C$122.18 (€75.98) |
C$126.77 (€78.84) |
+3.8 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
C$146.25 (€90.95) |
C$148.99 (€92.66) |
+1.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Canada Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
C$1,815.10 (€1,128.80) |
C$1,438.34 (€894.50) |
-20.8 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
C$1,597.01 (€993.17) |
C$1,128.70 (€701.94) |
-29.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
C$2,870.00 (€1,784.84) |
C$2,282.13 (€1,419.25) |
-20.5 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
C$2,491.34 (€1,549.35) |
C$1,713.76 (€1,065.78) |
-31.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Canada Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
C$612.97 (€381.20) |
C$559.01 (€347.64) |
-8.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
C$501.95 (€312.16) |
C$344.96 (€214.53) |
-31.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Canada Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
C$4,148.64 (€2,580.02) |
C$2,834.91 (€1,763.02) |
-31.7 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.06 | 3.33 | -34.1 % |
| Last update: | 13 May 2026 | 12 May 2026 | |
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