Island in Canary Islands, Spain
Cost of living in Gran Canaria
How much a month costs in Gran Canaria
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,910–2,700 (€1,700–2,400).
Prices in Gran Canaria
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €750–1,200 | $844–1,350 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €550–900 | $619–1,010 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €18–35 | $20–39 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €70–150 | $79–169 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €9–13 | $10.1–14.6 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €18–32 | $20–36 |
| Cappuccino | €2–3 | $2.3–3.4 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €2–4 | $2.3–4.5 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | €1–3 | $1.1–3.4 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €6–12 | $6.8–13.5 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | €10–20 | $11–23 |
| Gym membership (month) | €25–45 | $28–51 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €10–25 | $11–28 |
Value for money: 52/100
A value score of 52/100 means Gran Canaria gives more quality of life per dollar than 51% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 83/100. It's the 12th most affordable of 37 places we cover in Spain.
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Cost of living across Spain
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Salamanca | $1,460–2,140 | 71/100 |
| Santiago de Compostela | $1,580–2,250 | 66/100 |
| Granada | $1,690–2,360 | 57/100 |
| Córdoba | $1,690–2,360 | 60/100 |
| Toledo | $1,690–2,360 | 62/100 |
| Cádiz | $1,690–2,480 | 56/100 |
| Benidorm | $1,690–2,480 | 58/100 |
| Seville | $1,910–2,700 | 47/100 |
| Gran Canaria | $1,910–2,700 | 52/100 |
| Las Palmas | $1,910–2,700 | 51/100 |
| Alicante | $1,910–2,700 | 45/100 |
| Fuerteventura | $1,910–2,700 | 50/100 |
| Costa Blanca | $1,910–2,700 | — |
| Maspalomas | $1,910–2,700 | 52/100 |
| Lanzarote | $2,030–2,810 | 47/100 |
| Tenerife | $2,030–2,930 | 44/100 |
| Costa Brava | $2,030–2,930 | — |
| Valencia | $2,140–3,040 | 36/100 |
| Costa del Sol | $2,140–3,040 | — |
| Málaga | $2,250–3,150 | 36/100 |
| Bilbao | $2,360–3,260 | 35/100 |
| Madrid | $2,480–3,380 | 25/100 |
| Menorca | $2,480–3,600 | 30/100 |
| Sitges | $2,480–3,600 | 25/100 |
| Marbella | $2,590–3,710 | 24/100 |
| Barcelona | $2,700–3,710 | 22/100 |
| Mallorca | $2,700–3,710 | 22/100 |
| Palma | $2,700–3,710 | 22/100 |
| San Sebastián | $2,930–4,050 | 21/100 |
| Ibiza | $3,150–4,500 | 13/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Gran Canaria
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Gran Canaria?
About $1,130–1,580 on a lean budget, $1,910–2,700 for a comfortable month and $3,600–5,850 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Gran Canaria?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €750–1,200 ($844–1,350) a month in the center and €550–900 ($619–1,010) outside it.
How much does food cost in Gran Canaria?
A local meal is €9–13 ($10.1–14.6); a mid-range restaurant is €18–32 ($20–36) per person.
Is Spain expensive?
Prices in Spain are about 64% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Global (Gran Canaria buses)
- Guaguas Municipales
- Gran Canaria Airport (Aena)
- Turismo de Gran Canaria
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.