Travel budget on the island of Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria: calculate your travel budget

Gran Canaria: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday on the island of Gran Canaria for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 51 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 13 per person
  • $ 5.9 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1240* (1190 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 123 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 28 per person
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 8.4 per person

Total budget:

$ 3116* (2968 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 150 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 43 per person
  • $ 30 per person
  • $ 17 per person

Total budget:

$ 4579* (4368 €)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living on the island of Gran Canaria in 2024

Cost of living: Gran Canaria VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living on the island of Gran Canaria in 2024 is 29% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

Cost of living on the island of Gran Canaria by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities on the island of Gran Canaria compared to the national average.

Cities /Gran Canaria View Details
Santa Lucia 4% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Santa Lucia
Mogán 1% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Mogán
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 2% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria



Local prices on the island of Gran Canaria by expense type

Gran Canaria: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant on the island of Gran Canaria costs 40% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 12/person
($ 10 to $ 22)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 24/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
$ 8.9/person
($ 8.4 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
($ 1.1 to $ 3.7)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
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): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.8/cup
($ 1.3 to $ 3.2)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
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
$ 1.1/bottle
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)

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

Gran Canaria: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget on the island of Gran Canaria costs 31% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 89/night
($ 44 to $ 241)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 112/night
($ 46 to $ 283)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 134/night
($ 45 to $ 353)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 166/night
($ 82 to $ 391)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 221/night
($ 119 to $ 464)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 457
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 64/month
($ 39 to $ 149)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 158/month
($ 43 to $ 447)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 236
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 198/month
($ 72 to $ 564)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 122/month
($ 61 to $ 315)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Family room
Family room
$ 272/month
($ 66 to $ 768)

36% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200

Gran Canaria: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food on the island of Gran Canaria costs 44% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.1/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
($ 1.1 to $ 6.3)

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 $ 3.2)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.7/12 eggs
($ 1.7 to $ 6.3)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 9.2/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): $ 5.2
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
$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 6.3)

63% 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): $ 2.2

Gran Canaria: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport on the island of Gran Canaria costs 12% less than 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 $ 3.2)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.2 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)
$ 3.2
($ 2.5 to $ 3.4)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 24/24hrs
($ 12 to $ 73)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 70

Gran Canaria: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities on the island of Gran Canaria costs 27% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 8.4/ticket
($ 7.4 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 $ 22)

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

Gran Canaria: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget on the island of Gran Canaria costs 20% less 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
$ 72
($ 37 to $ 127)

39% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 25
($ 13 to $ 53)

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

Plane ticket budget

Edinburgh → Gran Canaria
Edinburgh → Gran Canaria
Edinburgh → Gran Canaria
$ 277
(fair price: $ 207)
London → Tenerife
London → Tenerife
London → Tenerife
$ 189
(fair price: $ 147)
Dublin → Gran Canaria
Dublin → Gran Canaria
Dublin → Gran Canaria
$ 264
(fair price: $ 208)
Manchester → Lanzarote
Manchester → Lanzarote
Manchester → Lanzarote
$ 254
(fair price: $ 201)
London → Lanzarote
London → Lanzarote
London → Lanzarote
$ 192
(fair price: $ 148)
Manchester → Fuerteventura
Manchester → Fuerteventura
Manchester → Fuerteventura
$ 306
(fair price: $ 233)



About the information on the cost of living on the island of Gran Canaria

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

Information about cost of living on the island of Gran Canaria updated on 09-11-2024.

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