Cost of living in Spain compared to Australia
Currency:
Food | - 19% | |||
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Food in Spain is 19% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Spain | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (AU$28) | AU$23 | + 25% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (AU$15) | AU$15 | + 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.81 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (AU$1.75) | AU$2.04 | - 14% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.01 (AU$5.00) | AU$7 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (AU$3.74) | AU$6 | - 40% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (AU$12) | AU$10 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.16 (AU$3.59) | AU$5.14 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.40 (AU$2.33) | AU$3.64 | - 36% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 (AU$1.86) | AU$7 | - 74% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (AU$11) | AU$21 | - 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.06 (AU$3.41) | AU$3.70 | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.08 (AU$1.79) | AU$3.39 | - 47% | |
Housing | - 47% | |||
Housing in Spain is 47% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Spain | Australia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,415 (AU$2,350) | AU$4,709 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €962 (AU$1,597) | AU$3,141 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €118 (AU$196) | AU$218 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €917 (AU$1,522) | AU$2,788 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €671 (AU$1,114) | AU$2,151 | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 (AU$134) | AU$174 | - 23% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (AU$45) | AU$76 | - 41% | |
40” flat screen tv | €315 (AU$524) | AU$793 | - 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (AU$153) | AU$288 | - 47% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (AU$12) | AU$18 | - 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (AU$19) | AU$48 | - 61% | |
Clothes | - 32% | |||
Clothes in Spain is 32% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Spain | Australia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (AU$121) | AU$129 | - 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (AU$52) | AU$95 | - 46% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (AU$136) | AU$179 | - 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (AU$143) | AU$209 | - 32% | |
Transportation | - 51% | |||
Transportation in Spain is 51% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Spain | Australia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,022 (AU$46,534) | AU$38,866 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (AU$2.65) | AU$1.99 | + 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (AU$51) | AU$185 | - 72% | |
Personal Care | - 10% | |||
Personal Care in Spain is 10% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Spain | Australia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (AU$14) | AU$7 | + 91% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$19 | - 39% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (AU$102) | AU$81 | + 26% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.86 (AU$6) | AU$9 | - 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.95 (AU$4.90) | AU$5.56 | - 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.02 (AU$5.02) | AU$9 | - 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.02 (AU$3.36) | AU$4.36 | - 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.93 (AU$3.20) | AU$5.30 | - 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (AU$28) | AU$36 | - 22% | |
Entertainment | - 45% | |||
Entertainment in Spain is 45% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Spain | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (AU$56) | AU$66 | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (AU$27) | AU$46 | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 (AU$88) | AU$262 | - 67% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (AU$83) | AU$127 | - 35% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (AU$17) | AU$21 | - 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.69 (AU$4.47) | AU$5.10 | - 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.45 (AU$7) | AU$11 | - 33% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €514 (AU$854) | AU$1,070 | - 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (AU$0.33) | AU$0.95 | - 66% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (AU$81) | AU$92 | - 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.23 (AU$9) | AU$44 | - 80% | |
TOTAL | - 41% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,157 prices entered by 1,410 different people.
Cost of living in Spain is 41% cheaper than in Australia
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