Is Alicante more expensive than Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?

Alicante is 1.4% more expensive than Las Palmas de Gran Canaria overall. Rent is 12.3% higher, groceries 0.7% cheaper, and restaurants 8.6% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria or Alicante?

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has a purchasing power index of 89.7 while Alicante has 95.1 (NYC = 100). Alicante offers better purchasing power.

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria vs Alicante: Alicante is 1.4% more expensive, rent 12% higher (2026)

Category	🇪🇸 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria	🇪🇸 Alicante	Difference
Cost of Living	36.1	36.6	+1.4%
Rent	21.1	23.7	+12.3%
Groceries	53.8	53.4	-0.7%
Restaurants	57.1	62.0	+8.6%
Purchasing Power	89.7	95.1	+6.0%

Data from October 2026 · Cost of living: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available. Rent, groceries, restaurants and purchasing power: Numbeo (NYC = 100) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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