Cost of living in Santiago de Compostela, Spain vs Sydney, Australia
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Food | - 27% | |||
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Food in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 27% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (AU$19) | AU$17 | + 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$13 | - 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.27 (AU$5.06) | AU$6 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.78 (AU$1.20) | AU$1.49 | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.77 (AU$4.28) | AU$5.38 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.70 (AU$2.63) | AU$4.96 | - 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.56 (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.34 (AU$2.07) | AU$4.74 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.09 (AU$1.69) | AU$3.31 | - 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.11 (AU$1.71) | AU$5.35 | - 68% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (AU$12) | AU$18 | - 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.64 (AU$2.53) | AU$2.95 | - 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.80 (AU$1.24) | AU$2.34 | - 47% | |
Housing | - 62% | |||
Housing in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 62% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €784 (AU$1,213) | AU$4,525 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €458 (AU$708) | AU$2,800 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €110 (AU$170) | AU$481 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €508 (AU$785) | AU$2,647 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €346 (AU$535) | AU$1,873 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (AU$175) | AU$283 | - 38% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €39 (AU$60) | AU$70 | - 15% | |
40” flat screen tv | €463 (AU$716) | AU$548 | + 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €69 (AU$107) | AU$183 | - 41% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (AU$10) | AU$20 | - 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (AU$15) | AU$36 | - 58% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 10% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (AU$133) | AU$102 | + 30% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (AU$52) | AU$71 | - 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (AU$131) | AU$144 | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (AU$140) | AU$158 | - 12% | |
Transportation | - 56% | |||
Transportation in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 56% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,318 (AU$31,427) | AU$28,608 | + 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.35 (AU$2.08) | AU$1.42 | + 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €34 (AU$52) | AU$211 | - 75% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (AU$19) | AU$25 | - 22% | |
Personal Care | - 19% | |||
Personal Care in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 19% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.67 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 23% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (AU$9) | AU$15 | - 37% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (AU$84) | AU$63 | + 32% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.35 (AU$5.18) | AU$7 | - 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.63 (AU$4.07) | AU$4.44 | - 8% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.51 (AU$5.42) | AU$8 | - 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (AU$2.11) | AU$3.83 | - 45% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.51 (AU$2.33) | AU$3.90 | - 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (AU$17) | AU$25 | - 33% | |
Entertainment | - 47% | |||
Entertainment in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 47% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (AU$37) | AU$50 | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €13 (AU$21) | AU$37 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €34 (AU$53) | AU$252 | - 79% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 (AU$60) | AU$97 | - 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (AU$10) | AU$18 | - 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.69 (AU$2.61) | AU$4.29 | - 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.37 (AU$7) | AU$8 | - 17% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €443 (AU$685) | AU$729 | - 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (AU$0.26) | AU$0.77 | - 67% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (AU$60) | AU$77 | - 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.82 (AU$7) | AU$41 | - 82% | |
TOTAL | - 50% |

These prices were last updated on March 09, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$15,000 in Sydney you would need to make just about AU$7,557 (€4,886) in Santiago de Compostela.
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