- Cost of Living
- Spain
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Spain compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 27% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (AU$18) | AU$17 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$11 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.51 (AU$5.46) | AU$6 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 (AU$1.38) | AU$1.31 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.48 (AU$3.86) | AU$5.76 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.73 (AU$2.70) | AU$5.07 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.60 (AU$9) | AU$9 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.79 (AU$2.78) | AU$4.23 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.06 (AU$1.64) | AU$3.40 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.82 (AU$1.28) | AU$5.28 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (AU$10) | AU$20 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.56 (AU$2.43) | AU$3.29 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.94 (AU$1.47) | AU$2.27 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 31% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,285 (AU$2,002) | AU$2,654 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €889 (AU$1,386) | AU$2,068 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €131 (AU$204) | AU$302 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €841 (AU$1,309) | AU$2,036 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €629 (AU$980) | AU$1,451 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €94 (AU$147) | AU$264 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €31 (AU$48) | AU$60 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €361 (AU$562) | AU$584 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (AU$125) | AU$189 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$13 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (AU$17) | AU$30 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 24% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €74 (AU$116) | AU$105 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (AU$45) | AU$74 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (AU$125) | AU$146 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €95 (AU$148) | AU$154 | - 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 | €19,621 (AU$30,565) | AU$26,836 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.26 (AU$1.96) | AU$1.46 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (AU$76) | AU$138 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 15% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (AU$10) | AU$10 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.68 (AU$7) | AU$16 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (AU$87) | AU$71 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.48 (AU$7) | AU$8 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.51 (AU$3.92) | AU$5.18 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.87 (AU$4.47) | AU$7 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.28 (AU$2.00) | AU$3.25 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.60 (AU$2.49) | AU$3.82 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (AU$20) | AU$29 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 31% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (AU$48) | AU$55 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (AU$26) | AU$36 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €68 (AU$106) | AU$205 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (AU$72) | AU$105 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (AU$13) | AU$18 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.11 (AU$3.29) | AU$4.63 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.18 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €470 (AU$733) | AU$602 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (AU$0.29) | AU$0.57 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (AU$69) | AU$77 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.10 (AU$8) | AU$31 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.558
AUD
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 22,684 prices entered by 3,524 different people.
Cost of living in Spain is 29% cheaper than in Australia
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