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Price comparison
Tax rate comparison
| Item category | Peninsula IVA | Canarias IGIC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (electronics, fashion, most goods) | 21% | 7% | 鈭?4 pts |
| Hotel / accommodation | 10% | 7% | 鈭? pts |
| Restaurant (eat-in) | 10% | 7% | 鈭? pts |
| Restaurant (takeout / grocery) | 4% | 3% | 鈭? pt |
| Basic foods / medicine | 4% | 0% | 鈭? pts |
| Cultural books | 4% | 0% | 鈭? pts |
| Tobacco | 21% + special | special + IGIC | differs |
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How to read results
- Total you pay on the same item is consistently lower in Canarias.
- Duty-free at airports: Canarian airports have additional duty-free zones (beyond EU airports). Subject to AIRD (Arbitrio sobre Importaciones y Entregas de Mercanc铆as). You can also buy tobacco/alcohol cheaper.
- AIRE / Refinancing: imported duty-paid items on depart. Different from IVA refund.
Limitations
- Specific IGIC rates change yearly 鈥?confirm with the Canary government or shop.
- Duty-free items have import limits (tobacco, alcohol) 鈥?exceeding them raises customs duty at your destination.
- Bringing back goods from Canarias to peninsula via flight does not require IGIC re-tax (different customs area).
FAQ
Can I get IGIC tourist refund? Yes 鈥?DIVA IGIC scheme. Different operator from mainland DIVA (IVA). Receipt format is different.
Are prices cheaper in duty-free? Often 5鈥?5% on tobacco, alcohol, perfume. Less on electronics (Canarias already IGIC).
Are Canary Island restaurants cheaper? Yes, generally 10鈥?5% cheaper in raw price, partly due to IGIC difference.