Cost of living in Spain compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 7% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Spain | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (¥2,525) | ¥1,023 | + 147% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (¥1,347) | ¥714 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.82 (¥571) | ¥519 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (¥150) | ¥198 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.94 (¥439) | ¥315 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.16 (¥323) | ¥629 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (¥996) | ¥962 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.91 (¥286) | ¥902 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.22 (¥183) | ¥574 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (¥151) | ¥285 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (¥988) | ¥1,252 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (¥300) | ¥179 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (¥145) | ¥206 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Spain | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,200 (¥179,586) | ¥306,878 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €825 (¥123,396) | ¥171,772 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €128 (¥19,115) | ¥28,417 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €781 (¥116,798) | ¥157,603 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €576 (¥86,233) | ¥82,713 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €86 (¥12,825) | ¥24,082 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (¥4,292) | ¥4,709 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €349 (¥52,159) | ¥47,482 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (¥13,881) | ¥32,093 | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (¥1,060) | ¥1,313 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (¥1,683) | ¥1,878 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 10% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Spain | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (¥11,457) | ¥6,136 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (¥4,384) | ¥5,199 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (¥12,571) | ¥8,989 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (¥12,816) | ¥13,588 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Spain | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,622 (¥3,983,163) | ¥2,700,660 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.71 (¥256) | ¥165 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (¥4,643) | ¥10,143 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Spain | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (¥1,226) | ¥2,497 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (¥1,189) | ¥1,967 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (¥9,500) | ¥5,380 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.94 (¥590) | ¥650 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.47 (¥370) | ¥938 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.98 (¥446) | ¥702 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.93 (¥289) | ¥216 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.92 (¥287) | ¥216 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (¥2,768) | ¥4,060 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Spain | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (¥4,770) | ¥4,579 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (¥2,324) | ¥3,600 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (¥7,545) | ¥4,000 | + 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (¥7,011) | ¥5,999 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (¥1,405) | ¥954 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.63 (¥393) | ¥472 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.38 (¥656) | ¥583 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €468 (¥69,972) | ¥67,950 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (¥25) | ¥52 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (¥7,314) | ¥9,405 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.08 (¥760) | ¥592 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Spain is 18% cheaper than in Japan
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