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Why Food Is So Much More Expensive in the Balearic Islands — A Reality Check

Food Spending in Mallorca Compared with Spain

Mercasa says food spending in the Balearic Islands is almost 15% above the Spanish average.

Published: April 22, 2026
Why Food Is So Much More Expensive in the Balearic Islands — A Reality Check

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How much more do people in Mallorca spend on food each year?

According to Mercasa’s annual figures, people in the Balearic Islands spend an average of €2,052 per year on food. That is almost 15 percent more than the Spanish average, which shows the gap is not just a feeling at the checkout.

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