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 | €17 (AU$26) | AU$21 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (AU$14) | AU$14 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.67 (AU$5.73) | AU$6 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (AU$1.50) | AU$1.78 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.77 (AU$4.33) | AU$6 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.98 (AU$3.10) | AU$7 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (AU$10) | AU$9 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.05 (AU$3.19) | AU$4.50 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.18 (AU$1.85) | AU$3.33 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.96 (AU$1.50) | AU$5.74 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (AU$11) | AU$20 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.92 (AU$3.00) | AU$3.83 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.94 (AU$1.47) | AU$2.84 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 41% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Spain | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,160 (AU$1,809) | AU$2,998 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €793 (AU$1,238) | AU$2,241 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €126 (AU$196) | AU$241 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €765 (AU$1,193) | AU$2,171 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €556 (AU$868) | AU$1,620 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €82 (AU$128) | AU$186 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (AU$45) | AU$73 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €356 (AU$555) | AU$570 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (AU$146) | AU$273 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (AU$10) | AU$12 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (AU$17) | AU$36 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 27% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Spain | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €72 (AU$112) | AU$108 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (AU$49) | AU$81 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (AU$134) | AU$159 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (AU$136) | AU$176 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 48% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Spain | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,534 (AU$38,275) | AU$33,118 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.81 (AU$2.82) | AU$1.97 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (AU$56) | AU$183 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 14% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Spain | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (AU$12) | AU$9 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (AU$10) | AU$21 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (AU$97) | AU$75 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.70 (AU$5.77) | AU$12 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.43 (AU$3.80) | AU$5.09 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.94 (AU$4.59) | AU$5.30 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (AU$2.54) | AU$3.54 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.82 (AU$2.84) | AU$3.44 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (AU$31) | AU$33 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 32% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Spain | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (AU$51) | AU$61 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (AU$25) | AU$39 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (AU$79) | AU$233 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (AU$70) | AU$115 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (AU$15) | AU$20 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.67 (AU$4.16) | AU$5.20 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.29 (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €459 (AU$715) | AU$731 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (AU$0.32) | AU$0.34 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (AU$70) | AU$77 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.08 (AU$8) | AU$41 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,047 prices entered by 1,431 different people.
Cost of living in Spain is 36% cheaper than in Australia
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