Cost of living in Spain compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 77% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Spain | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (руб 1,458) | руб 496 | + 194% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (руб 778) | руб 370 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.82 (руб 331) | руб 195 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (руб 87) | руб 85 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.99 (руб 259) | руб 119 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.18 (руб 189) | руб 197 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (руб 581) | руб 431 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.90 (руб 164) | руб 111 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (руб 105) | руб 50 | + 108% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.04 (руб 90) | руб 78 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (руб 570) | руб 726 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.99 (руб 173) | руб 148 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.98 (руб 85) | руб 45 | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 39% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Spain | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,204 (руб 104,364) | руб 91,679 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €829 (руб 71,873) | руб 56,538 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €126 (руб 10,951) | руб 9,374 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €789 (руб 68,383) | руб 45,680 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €581 (руб 50,326) | руб 28,184 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (руб 7,565) | руб 6,168 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (руб 2,525) | руб 491 | + 414% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 (руб 30,364) | руб 25,097 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (руб 8,158) | руб 10,146 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (руб 632) | руб 626 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (руб 974) | руб 1,061 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 14% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Spain | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (руб 6,805) | руб 5,476 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (руб 2,513) | руб 3,659 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (руб 7,234) | руб 7,691 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (руб 7,761) | руб 8,501 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 29% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Spain | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,162 (руб 2,267,348) | руб 2,157,330 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 (руб 149) | руб 51 | + 194% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (руб 2,730) | руб 2,318 | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 33% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Spain | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (руб 710) | руб 511 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (руб 684) | руб 686 | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (руб 5,503) | руб 1,858 | + 196% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.94 (руб 342) | руб 385 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.47 (руб 214) | руб 259 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.98 (руб 258) | руб 285 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.76 (руб 153) | руб 115 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.94 (руб 168) | руб 154 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (руб 1,603) | руб 842 | + 90% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 21% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Spain | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (руб 2,762) | руб 1,814 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (руб 1,345) | руб 723 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (руб 4,370) | руб 7,974 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (руб 4,104) | руб 3,857 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (руб 814) | руб 461 | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.61 (руб 227) | руб 217 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.31 (руб 374) | руб 259 | + 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €482 (руб 41,812) | руб 71,350 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (руб 15) | руб 2.76 | + 431% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (руб 4,268) | руб 4,408 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.08 (руб 440) | руб 205 | + 115% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 35% more expensive than in Russia
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