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

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is 0.3% more expensive than Ras al-Khaimah overall. Rent is 6.6% higher, groceries 11.2% more expensive, and restaurants 2.9% more expensive.

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

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

Ras al-Khaimah vs Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is 0.3% more expensive, rent 7% higher (2026)

Category	🇦🇪 Ras al-Khaimah	🇪🇸 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria	Difference
Cost of Living	36.0	36.1	+0.3%
Rent	19.8	21.1	+6.6%
Groceries	48.4	53.8	+11.2%
Restaurants	55.5	57.1	+2.9%
Purchasing Power	80.4	89.7	+11.6%

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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