Cost of living in Spain compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 23% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (AU$21) | AU$17 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (AU$12) | AU$12 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.23 (AU$5.22) | AU$5.94 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.83 (AU$1.33) | AU$1.26 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.43 (AU$3.92) | AU$5.42 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.65 (AU$2.66) | AU$4.91 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (AU$10) | AU$9 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.69 (AU$2.72) | AU$4.31 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.04 (AU$1.67) | AU$3.29 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.84 (AU$1.36) | AU$5.78 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (AU$10) | AU$19 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.58 (AU$2.55) | AU$2.93 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (AU$1.35) | AU$2.23 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 29% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,278 (AU$2,062) | AU$2,563 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €831 (AU$1,341) | AU$2,066 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 (AU$185) | AU$179 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €756 (AU$1,220) | AU$2,030 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €552 (AU$890) | AU$1,420 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 (AU$130) | AU$178 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (AU$48) | AU$57 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €379 (AU$612) | AU$560 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 (AU$146) | AU$209 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$11 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (AU$17) | AU$31 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 13% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (AU$130) | AU$100 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (AU$50) | AU$71 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (AU$129) | AU$149 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (AU$144) | AU$150 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 29% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,558 (AU$34,793) | AU$26,238 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (AU$2.13) | AU$1.48 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 (AU$73) | AU$148 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$9 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (AU$13) | AU$16 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (AU$101) | AU$70 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.15 (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.61 (AU$4.21) | AU$4.88 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.76 (AU$4.46) | AU$5.91 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.52 (AU$2.45) | AU$3.10 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.69 (AU$2.72) | AU$3.81 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (AU$22) | AU$28 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 30% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (AU$51) | AU$54 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (AU$25) | AU$37 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 (AU$85) | AU$219 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 (AU$71) | AU$106 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (AU$14) | AU$17 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.33 (AU$3.76) | AU$4.70 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.02 (AU$6) | AU$9 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €426 (AU$687) | AU$637 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (AU$0.30) | AU$0.50 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (AU$75) | AU$75 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.96 (AU$8) | AU$35 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 19,514 prices entered by 2,622 different people.
Cost of living in Spain is 26% cheaper than in Australia
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