- 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 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (AU$12) | AU$11 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.51 (AU$5.67) | AU$6 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 (AU$1.43) | AU$1.32 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.50 (AU$4.03) | AU$5.82 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.72 (AU$2.78) | AU$5.02 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.66 (AU$9) | AU$9 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.76 (AU$2.84) | AU$4.24 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.07 (AU$1.72) | AU$3.33 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.83 (AU$1.34) | AU$5.23 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (AU$10) | AU$20 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.53 (AU$2.47) | AU$3.27 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.94 (AU$1.51) | AU$2.24 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 31% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,273 (AU$2,056) | AU$2,752 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €873 (AU$1,410) | AU$2,111 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 (AU$215) | AU$297 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €829 (AU$1,339) | AU$2,126 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €617 (AU$995) | AU$1,480 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €94 (AU$152) | AU$244 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (AU$48) | AU$59 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €369 (AU$595) | AU$674 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €81 (AU$131) | AU$210 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (AU$12) | AU$13 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (AU$17) | AU$30 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 23% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €74 (AU$120) | AU$108 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (AU$47) | AU$76 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (AU$128) | AU$148 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €93 (AU$150) | AU$157 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 26% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,440 (AU$31,390) | AU$26,262 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.24 (AU$2.00) | AU$1.44 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (AU$78) | AU$142 | - 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) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$10 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.66 (AU$8) | AU$17 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (AU$86) | AU$70 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.57 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.59 (AU$4.18) | AU$5.28 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.77 (AU$4.47) | AU$7 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.25 (AU$2.02) | AU$3.48 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.59 (AU$2.57) | AU$3.84 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (AU$20) | AU$30 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 32% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (AU$49) | AU$54 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (AU$27) | AU$36 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (AU$114) | AU$217 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (AU$75) | AU$105 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (AU$13) | AU$18 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.10 (AU$3.40) | AU$4.55 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.18 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €464 (AU$750) | AU$602 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (AU$0.30) | AU$0.69 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (AU$70) | AU$80 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.10 (AU$8) | AU$31 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.615
AUD
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 23,719 prices entered by 3,645 different people.
Cost of living in Spain is 28% cheaper than in Australia
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