- Cost of Living
- Spain
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Spain compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 26% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (AU$18) | AU$17 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$11 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.57 (AU$5.65) | AU$6 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 (AU$1.38) | AU$1.31 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.51 (AU$3.96) | AU$5.77 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.75 (AU$2.76) | AU$5.11 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.66 (AU$9) | AU$9 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.74 (AU$2.74) | AU$4.28 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.11 (AU$1.75) | AU$3.31 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.81 (AU$1.29) | AU$5.18 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (AU$10) | AU$20 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.53 (AU$2.41) | AU$3.26 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.93 (AU$1.47) | AU$2.30 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 33% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,281 (AU$2,023) | AU$2,806 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €882 (AU$1,393) | AU$2,158 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €142 (AU$224) | AU$295 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €832 (AU$1,314) | AU$2,171 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €602 (AU$951) | AU$1,519 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €95 (AU$151) | AU$236 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €31 (AU$49) | AU$60 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €386 (AU$610) | AU$681 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €85 (AU$134) | AU$208 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$13 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (AU$17) | AU$31 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 21% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €77 (AU$122) | AU$107 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (AU$47) | AU$74 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (AU$127) | AU$147 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (AU$149) | AU$155 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 28% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,670 (AU$31,072) | AU$26,444 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.21 (AU$1.92) | AU$1.41 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (AU$78) | AU$144 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 16% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (AU$10) | AU$10 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.16 (AU$8) | AU$17 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (AU$85) | AU$72 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.41 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.72 (AU$4.30) | AU$5.22 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 (AU$4.60) | AU$7 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.29 (AU$2.03) | AU$3.45 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.70 (AU$2.69) | AU$3.87 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (AU$20) | AU$30 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 32% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (AU$49) | AU$55 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (AU$27) | AU$36 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €75 (AU$119) | AU$223 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (AU$76) | AU$104 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (AU$14) | AU$18 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.13 (AU$3.36) | AU$4.50 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.33 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €463 (AU$731) | AU$616 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (AU$0.33) | AU$0.70 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (AU$71) | AU$80 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.07 (AU$8) | AU$30 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.580
AUD
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 25,463 prices entered by 3,898 different people.
Cost of living in Spain is 29% cheaper than in Australia
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