Cost of living in Spain compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 25% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Spain | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (AU$24) | AU$18 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (AU$13) | AU$13 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.27 (AU$5.15) | AU$7 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.80 (AU$1.27) | AU$1.38 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.26 (AU$3.56) | AU$5.77 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.58 (AU$2.49) | AU$5.46 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (AU$10) | AU$8 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.75 (AU$2.76) | AU$4.40 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.06 (AU$1.67) | AU$3.09 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.87 (AU$1.37) | AU$5.60 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (AU$10) | AU$20 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.71 (AU$2.70) | AU$2.85 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.83 (AU$1.30) | AU$2.53 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 40% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Spain | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,173 (AU$1,847) | AU$3,174 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €744 (AU$1,171) | AU$2,224 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €107 (AU$168) | AU$215 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €687 (AU$1,083) | AU$2,040 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €512 (AU$806) | AU$1,534 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €71 (AU$112) | AU$163 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (AU$47) | AU$58 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €357 (AU$562) | AU$497 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 (AU$139) | AU$191 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$13 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (AU$16) | AU$34 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 12% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Spain | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €74 (AU$116) | AU$103 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (AU$45) | AU$62 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (AU$123) | AU$136 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (AU$148) | AU$146 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 39% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Spain | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,440 (AU$36,914) | AU$31,870 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (AU$2.09) | AU$1.56 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €41 (AU$64) | AU$162 | - 61% | |
| 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) | €5.27 (AU$8) | AU$10 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (AU$10) | AU$15 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (AU$93) | AU$76 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.01 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.29 (AU$3.61) | AU$4.53 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.82 (AU$4.45) | AU$7 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.40 (AU$2.21) | AU$3.02 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.88 (AU$2.97) | AU$3.71 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (AU$24) | AU$32 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 35% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Spain | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (AU$45) | AU$56 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (AU$24) | AU$35 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 (AU$69) | AU$270 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (AU$63) | AU$106 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (AU$15) | AU$17 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.60 (AU$4.10) | AU$4.93 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.74 (AU$5.90) | AU$9 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €457 (AU$719) | AU$729 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (AU$0.28) | AU$0.49 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (AU$74) | AU$69 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.95 (AU$8) | AU$43 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,509 prices entered by 1,442 different people.
Cost of living in Spain is 34% cheaper than in Australia
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