- Cost of Living
- Spain
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Spain compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 24% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (AU$19) | AU$17 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (AU$12) | AU$11 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 (AU$5.55) | AU$6 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 (AU$1.40) | AU$1.29 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.46 (AU$3.90) | AU$5.77 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.73 (AU$2.74) | AU$4.98 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.54 (AU$9) | AU$9 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.81 (AU$2.87) | AU$4.16 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.07 (AU$1.70) | AU$3.30 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.83 (AU$1.32) | AU$5.26 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (AU$10) | AU$19 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.58 (AU$2.50) | AU$3.21 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.96 (AU$1.52) | AU$2.18 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 28% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,295 (AU$2,054) | AU$2,677 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €910 (AU$1,445) | AU$2,076 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €131 (AU$207) | AU$262 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €852 (AU$1,352) | AU$2,041 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €645 (AU$1,023) | AU$1,464 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €92 (AU$146) | AU$198 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €29 (AU$46) | AU$60 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €364 (AU$578) | AU$565 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €82 (AU$131) | AU$188 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$12 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (AU$17) | AU$28 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 19% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €75 (AU$119) | AU$104 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (AU$46) | AU$72 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (AU$129) | AU$143 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (AU$150) | AU$149 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 27% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,323 (AU$30,658) | AU$27,016 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (AU$2.01) | AU$1.47 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (AU$77) | AU$141 | - 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) | €5.98 (AU$9) | AU$10 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 (AU$8) | AU$16 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (AU$88) | AU$71 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.70 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.62 (AU$4.15) | AU$5.20 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.84 (AU$4.51) | AU$7 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (AU$2.18) | AU$3.19 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.68 (AU$2.66) | AU$3.87 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (AU$21) | AU$29 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 31% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (AU$49) | AU$54 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (AU$27) | AU$36 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (AU$112) | AU$202 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (AU$73) | AU$102 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (AU$13) | AU$18 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.14 (AU$3.40) | AU$4.61 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.11 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €448 (AU$711) | AU$583 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (AU$0.31) | AU$0.62 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (AU$69) | AU$73 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.12 (AU$8) | AU$31 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
1.587
AUD
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 21,880 prices entered by 3,324 different people.
Cost of living in Spain is 27% cheaper than in Australia
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