Gran Canaria travel budget

Gran Canaria: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Gran Canaria

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Gran Canaria for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 60 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 13 per person
  • $ 5.8 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1361* (1316 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 107 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 28 per person
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 8.3 per person

Total budget:

$ 2880* (2772 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 131 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 42 per person
  • $ 30 per person
  • $ 17 per person

Total budget:

$ 4291* (4130 €)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Gran Canaria compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Gran Canaria in 2024 is 28% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Gran Canaria in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Gran Canaria by expense type

Restaurant budget in Gran Canaria

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Gran Canaria is 40% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 11/person
($ 10 to $ 21)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 23/person
($ 16 to $ 37)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 8.8/person
($ 8.3 to $ 11)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.6 for 500ml
($ 1 to $ 3.6)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.9 for 330ml
($ 2.1 to $ 4.2)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.8/cup
($ 1.2 to $ 3.1)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.6/can
($ 0.9 to $ 2.6)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1/bottle
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Gran Canaria

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Gran Canaria is 40% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 80/night
($ 41 to $ 189)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 99/night
($ 40 to $ 260)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 150
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 115/night
($ 47 to $ 299)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 148/night
($ 82 to $ 370)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 302
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 188/night
($ 105 to $ 370)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 453
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 84/month
($ 44 to $ 202)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 131/month
($ 40 to $ 332)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 166/month
($ 70 to $ 405)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 102/month
($ 60 to $ 218)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Family room
Family room
$ 199/month
($ 66 to $ 509)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 198

Supermarket food budget in Gran Canaria

On average, the price of supermarket food in Gran Canaria is 43% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1.7)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.9/500g
($ 1 to $ 6.2)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 1.9/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 3.1)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.7/12 eggs
($ 1.7 to $ 6.2)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 9.1/kg
($ 4.2 to $ 11)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 2.6)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 2.6)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 6.2)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6
($ 0.4 to $ 0.9)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Gran Canaria

On average, the price of transport in Gran Canaria is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.5/ticket
($ 1.5 to $ 1.9)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.7/km
($ 0.5 to $ 3.1)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.8)

62% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.1
($ 2.5 to $ 3.3)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Gran Canaria

On average, budget for leisure activities in Gran Canaria is 27% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 8.3/ticket
($ 7.3 to $ 11)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 18/hr
($ 10 to $ 21)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Gran Canaria

On average, shopping budget in Gran Canaria is 20% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 4.2/pack
($ 4.2 to $ 4.8)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 71
($ 37 to $ 125)

39% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 51
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 24
($ 13 to $ 52)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

Edinburgh → Gran Canaria
Edinburgh → Gran Canaria
Edinburgh → Gran Canaria
$ 274
(fair price: $ 205)
London → Gran Canaria
London → Gran Canaria
London → Gran Canaria
$ 200
(fair price: $ 156)
New York City → Gran Canaria
New York City → Gran Canaria
New York City → Gran Canaria
$ 800
(fair price: $ 643)
Dublin → Gran Canaria
Dublin → Gran Canaria
Dublin → Gran Canaria
$ 261
(fair price: $ 206)
Manchester → Gran Canaria
Manchester → Gran Canaria
Manchester → Gran Canaria
$ 297
(fair price: $ 219)
Montreal → Gran Canaria
Montreal → Gran Canaria
Montreal → Gran Canaria
$ 819
(fair price: $ 756)
New York City → Barcelona
New York City → Barcelona
New York City → Barcelona
$ 687
(fair price: $ 537)
New York City → Madrid
New York City → Madrid
New York City → Madrid
$ 714
(fair price: $ 595)
Los Angeles → Madrid
Los Angeles  → Madrid
Los Angeles  → Madrid
$ 906
(fair price: $ 716)
Los Angeles → Barcelona
Los Angeles  → Barcelona
Los Angeles  → Barcelona
$ 750
(fair price: $ 638)
Toronto → Barcelona
Toronto → Barcelona
Toronto → Barcelona
$ 716
(fair price: $ 624)
Montreal → Barcelona
Montreal → Barcelona
Montreal → Barcelona
$ 744
(fair price: $ 645)

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About this information on the cost of living in Gran Canaria

The information about the cost of living in Gran Canaria shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Gran Canaria was updated on 10-11-2024.

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