Cost of living in Spain compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 22% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (AU$22) | AU$18 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (AU$12) | AU$12 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.45 (AU$5.41) | AU$5.92 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.82 (AU$1.28) | AU$1.45 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.36 (AU$3.70) | AU$5.50 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.64 (AU$2.58) | AU$4.98 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.65 (AU$2.59) | AU$4.55 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.12 (AU$1.75) | AU$3.23 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.87 (AU$1.37) | AU$5.49 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (AU$11) | AU$18 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.61 (AU$2.53) | AU$2.94 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (AU$1.35) | AU$2.49 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 38% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,228 (AU$1,925) | AU$3,141 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €759 (AU$1,190) | AU$2,145 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €108 (AU$170) | AU$293 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €765 (AU$1,198) | AU$1,970 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €539 (AU$844) | AU$1,499 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €79 (AU$124) | AU$177 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (AU$46) | AU$59 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €347 (AU$545) | AU$522 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (AU$145) | AU$249 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$13 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (AU$16) | AU$31 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 13% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (AU$121) | AU$103 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (AU$48) | AU$68 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (AU$120) | AU$139 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (AU$132) | AU$142 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 36% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,275 (AU$36,485) | AU$27,894 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.25 (AU$1.95) | AU$1.40 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €43 (AU$67) | AU$160 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 12% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (AU$10) | AU$8 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$19 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (AU$91) | AU$69 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.04 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.45 (AU$3.84) | AU$4.56 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.84 (AU$4.45) | AU$6 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (AU$2.14) | AU$3.55 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.84 (AU$2.89) | AU$3.58 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (AU$23) | AU$28 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 28% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (AU$44) | AU$59 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (AU$25) | AU$36 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (AU$80) | AU$198 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (AU$65) | AU$90 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (AU$14) | AU$17 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.51 (AU$3.93) | AU$4.48 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.93 (AU$6) | AU$9 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €474 (AU$744) | AU$652 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (AU$0.38) | AU$0.51 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (AU$73) | AU$70 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.92 (AU$8) | AU$35 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 15,381 prices entered by 1,912 different people.
Cost of living in Spain is 31% cheaper than in Australia
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