Is Ras al-Khaimah more expensive than Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?

Ras al-Khaimah is 1.7% cheaper than Las Palmas de Gran Canaria overall. Rent is 6.2% lower, groceries 10.0% cheaper, and restaurants 2.8% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria or Ras al-Khaimah?

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has a purchasing power index of 89.7 while Ras al-Khaimah has 80.4 (NYC = 100). Las Palmas de Gran Canaria offers better purchasing power.

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria vs Ras al-Khaimah: Ras al-Khaimah is 1.7% cheaper, rent 6% lower (2026)

Category	🇪🇸 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria	🇦🇪 Ras al-Khaimah	Difference
Cost of Living	36.1	35.5	-1.7%
Rent	21.1	19.8	-6.2%
Groceries	53.8	48.4	-10.0%
Restaurants	57.1	55.5	-2.8%
Purchasing Power	89.7	80.4	-10.4%

Data from March – 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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