Cost of living in Pamplona, Spain vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pamplona (Spain) is 19% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (AU$24) | AU$18 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$12 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.37 (AU$5.22) | AU$5.27 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.78 (AU$1.21) | AU$1.46 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.17 (AU$3.36) | AU$5.06 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.71 (AU$2.66) | AU$4.83 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.86 (AU$2.89) | AU$4.57 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.37 (AU$2.12) | AU$3.20 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.82 (AU$1.27) | AU$5.70 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.03 (AU$8) | AU$17 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.68 (AU$2.61) | AU$2.82 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.19 (AU$1.84) | AU$2.67 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Pamplona (Spain) is 34% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €961 (AU$1,490) | AU$2,894 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €695 (AU$1,077) | AU$2,147 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €143 (AU$222) | AU$238 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €676 (AU$1,048) | AU$1,809 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €503 (AU$780) | AU$1,422 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €97 (AU$151) | AU$159 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (AU$53) | AU$46 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €472 (AU$732) | AU$354 | + 107% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (AU$143) | AU$212 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (AU$14) | AU$12 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (AU$17) | AU$28 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Pamplona (Spain) is 8% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 (AU$141) | AU$101 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (AU$57) | AU$59 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (AU$120) | AU$129 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €93 (AU$143) | AU$131 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Pamplona (Spain) is 47% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,869 (AU$30,800) | AU$27,303 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 (AU$2.03) | AU$1.38 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (AU$49) | AU$160 | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$21 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Pamplona (Spain) is 6% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.92 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (AU$10) | AU$24 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (AU$85) | AU$72 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.88 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.25 (AU$5.05) | AU$4.47 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.93 (AU$6) | AU$5.32 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (AU$2.84) | AU$2.55 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.51 (AU$3.89) | AU$3.01 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (AU$24) | AU$36 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Pamplona (Spain) is 18% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (AU$46) | AU$51 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (AU$24) | AU$39 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (AU$124) | AU$226 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (AU$81) | AU$78 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (AU$10) | AU$16 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.90 (AU$2.94) | AU$4.40 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.58 (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €462 (AU$716) | AU$634 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (AU$0.28) | AU$0.25 | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (AU$82) | AU$72 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.81 (AU$7) | AU$33 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,063 prices entered by 147 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Pamplona (Spain) is 30% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$9,600 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$6,730 (€4,341) in Pamplona.
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