Cost of living in Spain compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 131% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 131% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Spain | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (₨1,800) | ₨405 | + 344% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (₨1,016) | ₨361 | + 181% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.91 (₨377) | ₨178 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (₨101) | ₨62 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.12 (₨301) | ₨102 | + 194% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.10 (₨203) | ₨45 | + 352% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₨696) | ₨254 | + 174% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.04 (₨196) | ₨195 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.59 (₨153) | ₨41 | + 273% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 (₨110) | ₨166 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨679) | ₨909 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (₨201) | ₨93 | + 116% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.04 (₨100) | ₨41 | + 142% | |
| 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 | €1,477 (₨142,304) | ₨47,435 | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,011 (₨97,417) | ₨28,288 | + 244% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €111 (₨10,708) | ₨5,128 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €976 (₨94,053) | ₨30,304 | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €698 (₨67,232) | ₨17,855 | + 277% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €80 (₨7,739) | ₨4,698 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (₨2,350) | ₨737 | + 219% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €323 (₨31,157) | ₨25,574 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (₨9,002) | ₨12,652 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨661) | ₨536 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (₨1,184) | ₨743 | + 59% | |
| Clothes | + 97% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 97% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Spain | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (₨7,531) | ₨2,366 | + 218% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (₨3,246) | ₨2,561 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (₨8,468) | ₨4,197 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (₨8,831) | ₨2,957 | + 199% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 47% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Spain | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,613 (₨2,564,219) | ₨1,758,920 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (₨144) | ₨103 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (₨2,697) | ₨1,626 | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 114% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 114% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Spain | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (₨909) | ₨94 | + 868% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (₨735) | ₨250 | + 194% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (₨5,497) | ₨1,186 | + 363% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.38 (₨422) | ₨346 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.62 (₨253) | ₨229 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.10 (₨299) | ₨271 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (₨176) | ₨195 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.01 (₨194) | ₨96 | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (₨1,673) | ₨314 | + 433% | |
| Entertainment | + 150% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 150% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Spain | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (₨3,413) | ₨1,276 | + 168% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (₨1,576) | ₨640 | + 146% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €49 (₨4,722) | ₨1,586 | + 198% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (₨4,825) | ₨2,144 | + 125% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (₨1,014) | ₨709 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.01 (₨290) | ₨234 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.89 (₨471) | ₨200 | + 135% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €478 (₨46,072) | ₨42,549 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (₨34) | ₨5.78 | + 493% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (₨5,081) | ₨1,629 | + 212% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.70 (₨549) | ₨273 | + 101% | |
| TOTAL | + 114% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Spain is 114% more expensive than in India
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