Canada vs Spain
Canada is about 28% pricier than Spain overall, with a price level of 85.4 versus 61.9 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, Spain scores higher (97 vs 94 of 100).
Metric Canada Spain
Price level (US=100) 85.4 61.9
GDP / capita (PPP) $64,610 $57,965
GNI / capita (PPP) $63,630 $57,670
Inflation (YoY) 2.4% 2.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Canada Spain
Housing & utilities 201 148
Food 146 114
Transport 128 131
Restaurants & hotels 151 111
Health 150 123
Communication 303 146
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Canada Spain
Quality-of-life score 94/100 97/100
Life expectancy 82 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 2.0 0.7
Internet users 94% 96%
Frequently asked
Is Canada more expensive than Spain?
Canada is more expensive: about 28% pricier than Spain overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Spain?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Canada would cost roughly $72,500 in Spain, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Canada or Spain?
Spain scores higher, 97 vs 94 out of 100.
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