- Cost of Living
- Spain
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Spain compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 25% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (AU$19) | AU$16 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (AU$12) | AU$11 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.64 (AU$5.85) | AU$6 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 (AU$1.42) | AU$1.32 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.40 (AU$3.86) | AU$5.77 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.79 (AU$2.87) | AU$5.28 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.86 (AU$9) | AU$9 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.73 (AU$2.78) | AU$4.34 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.13 (AU$1.82) | AU$3.35 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.81 (AU$1.31) | AU$5.13 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (AU$11) | AU$19 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.51 (AU$2.42) | AU$3.34 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.91 (AU$1.46) | AU$2.37 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 33% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,260 (AU$2,023) | AU$2,838 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €862 (AU$1,385) | AU$2,173 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €142 (AU$227) | AU$318 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €813 (AU$1,306) | AU$2,194 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €570 (AU$916) | AU$1,553 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €116 (AU$186) | AU$250 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €31 (AU$50) | AU$59 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €384 (AU$617) | AU$687 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €89 (AU$143) | AU$195 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (AU$13) | AU$12 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (AU$17) | AU$31 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 17% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €79 (AU$126) | AU$108 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €31 (AU$50) | AU$73 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (AU$128) | AU$146 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (AU$151) | AU$157 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 27% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,272 (AU$32,559) | AU$26,608 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.20 (AU$1.92) | AU$1.37 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (AU$79) | AU$149 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 11% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (AU$10) | AU$10 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.04 (AU$8) | AU$15 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (AU$85) | AU$67 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.22 (AU$7) | AU$8 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.68 (AU$4.31) | AU$5.27 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.92 (AU$4.69) | AU$7 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.26 (AU$2.03) | AU$3.33 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.71 (AU$2.74) | AU$4.06 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (AU$21) | AU$30 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 25% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (AU$50) | AU$55 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (AU$26) | AU$36 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (AU$113) | AU$213 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (AU$81) | AU$101 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (AU$14) | AU$17 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.30 (AU$3.70) | AU$4.46 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.66 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €470 (AU$755) | AU$620 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (AU$0.43) | AU$0.70 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (AU$72) | AU$79 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.08 (AU$8) | AU$29 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.606
AUD
/
EUR
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Cost of living in Spain is 27% cheaper than in Australia
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