Cost of living in Canary Islands
compared to
Cost of living in Canary Islands vs. Spain overall average
Canary Islands is 9.2% cheaper than Spain overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 15.5% less in Canary Islands
- Groceries
-
pay 5.0% more in Canary Islands
- Transportation
-
pay 13.6% less in Canary Islands
- Housing
-
pay 4.7% less in Canary Islands
- Childcare
-
pay 11.5% less in Canary Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 10.5% less in Canary Islands
- Clothing
-
pay 13.9% less in Canary Islands
Expenses including restaurants, clothing, transportation, childcare, entertainment and sports, and housing are lower in Canary Islands.
Canary Islands Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$17.52
€15.05
|
$11.68
-
$29.20
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.93
€8.53
|
$5.84
-
$14.02
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.75
€1.50
|
$1.17
-
$2.34
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.03
€0.89
|
$0.93
-
$1.17
|
Canary Islands - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.75
€1.50
|
$0.39
-
$2.92
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$8.99
€7.72
|
$4.09
-
$14.60
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.76
€4.09
|
$2.96
-
$9.82
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.50
€3.01
|
$2.34
-
$5.84
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.41
€3.79
|
$3.18
-
$7.68
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.19
€1.02
|
$0.53
-
$2.65
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.03
€0.88
|
$0.64
-
$1.80
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.74
€0.64
|
$0.53
-
$0.85
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.19
€1.02
|
$0.85
-
$1.59
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.72
€0.62
|
$0.37
-
$1.18
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.79
€0.68
|
$0.53
-
$1.17
|
Canary Islands - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.30
€5.41
|
$5.17
-
$7.37
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
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-
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|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$25,695.77
€22,067.81
|
$25,695.77
-
$38,969.97
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$15.53
€13.34
|
$11.15
-
$23.36
|
Canary Islands - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$29.20
€25.08
|
$17.52
-
$93.44
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,155.05
€991.97
|
$1,142.10
-
$1,167.99
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$707.30
€607.44
|
$700.79
-
$713.81
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$76.66
€65.84
|
$66.99
-
$126.53
|
Canary Islands - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$350.40
€300.92
|
$303.68
-
$397.12
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$8,448.46
€7,255.63
|
$5,489.55
-
$14,015.88
|
Canary Islands - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.92
€2.51
|
$1.75
-
$5.84
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.75
€1.50
|
$1.17
-
$2.34
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.82
€4.14
|
$4.09
-
$6.42
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$49.64
€42.63
|
$40.88
-
$58.40
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$9.93
€8.53
|
$9.34
-
$11.68
|
Canary Islands - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$70.08
€60.18
|
$58.40
-
$116.80
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$36.50
€31.35
|
$23.36
-
$58.40
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$81.18
€69.71
|
$57.23
-
$116.80
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$70.08
€60.18
|
$40.88
-
$175.20
|
Canary Islands - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Spain
to see the average cost of cities throughout Spain, like
Alzira,
Huesca,
Cartagena,
Corralejo,
Avila,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Spain compared to Canary Islands.
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