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 | €18 (руб 1,644) | руб 555 | + 196% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (руб 968) | руб 398 | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.93 (руб 358) | руб 226 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (руб 96) | руб 88 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.12 (руб 284) | руб 139 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.11 (руб 192) | руб 208 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (руб 661) | руб 428 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.01 (руб 183) | руб 131 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.60 (руб 146) | руб 69 | + 112% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.15 (руб 105) | руб 86 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (руб 643) | руб 695 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.07 (руб 188) | руб 189 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.03 (руб 93) | руб 48 | + 95% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 55% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Spain | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,485 (руб 135,180) | руб 105,099 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,027 (руб 93,471) | руб 58,650 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €112 (руб 10,206) | руб 7,581 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,006 (руб 91,631) | руб 53,709 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €712 (руб 64,850) | руб 33,196 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 (руб 7,390) | руб 5,605 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (руб 2,232) | руб 612 | + 265% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €336 (руб 30,568) | руб 20,501 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (руб 8,688) | руб 7,224 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (руб 656) | руб 548 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (руб 1,110) | руб 930 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 8% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Spain | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (руб 7,192) | руб 6,816 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (руб 3,399) | руб 3,176 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (руб 8,150) | руб 7,907 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €99 (руб 9,013) | руб 6,921 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 14% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Spain | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,130 (руб 2,469,956) | руб 2,626,260 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (руб 134) | руб 58 | + 132% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €27 (руб 2,469) | руб 2,411 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 67% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Spain | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (руб 832) | руб 376 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (руб 649) | руб 486 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (руб 5,025) | руб 2,115 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.08 (руб 372) | руб 358 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.58 (руб 235) | руб 217 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.83 (руб 258) | руб 161 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.03 (руб 185) | руб 124 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.09 (руб 190) | руб 140 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (руб 1,580) | руб 567 | + 178% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 52% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Spain | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (руб 3,424) | руб 1,593 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (руб 1,579) | руб 680 | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €46 (руб 4,205) | руб 6,005 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (руб 4,828) | руб 3,237 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (руб 992) | руб 473 | + 110% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.19 (руб 291) | руб 177 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.07 (руб 461) | руб 236 | + 96% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €487 (руб 44,342) | руб 50,539 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.37 (руб 33) | руб 23 | + 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (руб 4,941) | руб 3,349 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.75 (руб 523) | руб 197 | + 166% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 45% more expensive than in Russia
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