Cost of living in Spain compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 22% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Spain | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (AU$29) | AU$23 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (AU$17) | AU$15 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.82 (AU$6) | AU$8 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (AU$1.69) | AU$2.03 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.90 (AU$4.71) | AU$7 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.05 (AU$3.33) | AU$5.99 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (AU$11) | AU$10 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.05 (AU$3.33) | AU$5.13 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (AU$2.44) | AU$3.82 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.15 (AU$1.86) | AU$7 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (AU$11) | AU$21 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (AU$3.38) | AU$3.95 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.03 (AU$1.68) | AU$2.90 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 44% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Spain | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,461 (AU$2,372) | AU$4,165 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,000 (AU$1,623) | AU$2,882 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €113 (AU$183) | AU$326 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €923 (AU$1,498) | AU$2,685 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €670 (AU$1,087) | AU$2,025 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €75 (AU$122) | AU$223 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (AU$43) | AU$70 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €315 (AU$511) | AU$673 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (AU$150) | AU$270 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (AU$12) | AU$15 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (AU$19) | AU$43 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 29% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Spain | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (AU$122) | AU$123 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (AU$52) | AU$94 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (AU$139) | AU$169 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (AU$148) | AU$187 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 53% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Spain | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,530 (AU$43,060) | AU$39,588 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (AU$2.52) | AU$1.97 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €27 (AU$44) | AU$167 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 16% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Spain | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (AU$13) | AU$8 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (AU$14) | AU$23 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (AU$95) | AU$86 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.03 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.84 (AU$4.61) | AU$5.40 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.90 (AU$4.70) | AU$9 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.81 (AU$2.94) | AU$4.39 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.19 (AU$3.55) | AU$4.31 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (AU$26) | AU$39 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 40% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Spain | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (AU$57) | AU$74 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (AU$27) | AU$46 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (AU$83) | AU$257 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (AU$81) | AU$127 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (AU$17) | AU$22 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.85 (AU$4.62) | AU$5.32 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.52 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €535 (AU$869) | AU$943 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 (AU$0.45) | AU$0.86 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (AU$81) | AU$89 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.35 (AU$9) | AU$46 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 40% cheaper than in Australia
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