Cost of living in Spain compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 18% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Spain | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (¥3,048) | ¥1,035 | + 195% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (¥1,721) | ¥840 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.91 (¥638) | ¥618 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (¥171) | ¥237 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.12 (¥509) | ¥335 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.10 (¥343) | ¥439 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (¥1,178) | ¥1,195 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.04 (¥332) | ¥822 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.59 (¥259) | ¥509 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 (¥185) | ¥303 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (¥1,149) | ¥1,267 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (¥340) | ¥276 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.04 (¥170) | ¥293 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Spain | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,477 (¥241,006) | ¥365,082 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,011 (¥164,986) | ¥201,500 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €111 (¥18,135) | ¥19,132 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €976 (¥159,289) | ¥145,654 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €698 (¥113,864) | ¥102,459 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €80 (¥13,108) | ¥8,349 | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (¥3,979) | ¥4,448 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €323 (¥52,768) | ¥74,559 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (¥15,246) | ¥25,414 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (¥1,119) | ¥1,338 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (¥2,005) | ¥2,815 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 25% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Spain | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (¥12,754) | ¥9,315 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (¥5,497) | ¥5,103 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (¥14,341) | ¥9,892 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (¥14,956) | ¥12,189 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Spain | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,613 (¥4,342,771) | ¥3,060,780 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (¥244) | ¥169 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (¥4,567) | ¥8,198 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Spain | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (¥1,539) | ¥2,133 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (¥1,245) | ¥2,551 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (¥9,310) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.38 (¥714) | ¥1,337 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.62 (¥428) | ¥930 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.10 (¥507) | ¥622 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (¥299) | ¥224 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.01 (¥329) | ¥188 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (¥2,834) | ¥4,604 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 9% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Spain | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (¥5,781) | ¥4,908 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (¥2,670) | ¥3,881 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €49 (¥7,997) | ¥7,212 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (¥8,172) | ¥8,269 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (¥1,717) | ¥1,244 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.01 (¥491) | ¥547 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.89 (¥798) | ¥674 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €478 (¥78,028) | ¥51,659 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (¥58) | ¥52 | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (¥8,606) | ¥9,530 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.70 (¥930) | ¥613 | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,642 prices entered by 932 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Spain is 4% cheaper than in Japan
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