Cost of living in Spain compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 100% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Spain | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (₨1,288) | ₨330 | + 290% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨685) | ₨293 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.53 (₨289) | ₨163 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.86 (₨70) | ₨54 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.40 (₨197) | ₨82 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.69 (₨139) | ₨41 | + 240% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₨533) | ₨216 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.77 (₨145) | ₨152 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.10 (₨90) | ₨29 | + 213% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (₨74) | ₨149 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (₨530) | ₨766 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.80 (₨147) | ₨87 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.89 (₨73) | ₨35 | + 107% | |
| Housing | + 169% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 169% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Spain | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,177 (₨96,487) | ₨31,400 | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €754 (₨61,840) | ₨20,122 | + 207% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €112 (₨9,221) | ₨4,477 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €706 (₨57,908) | ₨22,933 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €534 (₨43,812) | ₨14,192 | + 209% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €73 (₨5,998) | ₨3,664 | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (₨2,504) | ₨511 | + 390% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €345 (₨28,288) | ₨29,219 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (₨7,610) | ₨12,383 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨614) | ₨416 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (₨853) | ₨320 | + 167% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 42% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Spain | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (₨6,020) | ₨2,328 | + 159% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (₨2,429) | ₨2,564 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (₨6,551) | ₨3,571 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (₨7,181) | ₨3,002 | + 139% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 80% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Spain | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,105 (₨1,894,273) | ₨980,422 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 (₨132) | ₨108 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €41 (₨3,341) | ₨1,414 | + 136% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 62% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Spain | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.63 (₨462) | ₨140 | + 230% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (₨505) | ₨303 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (₨4,856) | ₨1,443 | + 236% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.12 (₨338) | ₨402 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.45 (₨201) | ₨190 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.80 (₨229) | ₨248 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.49 (₨122) | ₨152 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.86 (₨153) | ₨72 | + 113% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (₨1,398) | ₨373 | + 274% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 69% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Spain | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (₨2,558) | ₨1,357 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (₨1,317) | ₨595 | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (₨4,069) | ₨1,516 | + 168% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 (₨3,387) | ₨2,086 | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (₨784) | ₨594 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.62 (₨215) | ₨229 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.05 (₨332) | ₨175 | + 90% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €451 (₨36,935) | ₨46,652 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (₨13) | ₨1.29 | + 881% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (₨3,788) | ₨1,530 | + 148% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.97 (₨408) | ₨244 | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Spain is 98% more expensive than in India
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