- Cost of Living
- Spain
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Spain compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 71% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (руб 877) | руб 357 | + 145% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (руб 549) | руб 284 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.48 (руб 263) | руб 134 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 (руб 67) | руб 64 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.49 (руб 188) | руб 81 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.73 (руб 131) | руб 146 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.59 (руб 422) | руб 309 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.79 (руб 135) | руб 94 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.05 (руб 79) | руб 35 | + 125% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.84 (руб 63) | руб 62 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (руб 474) | руб 530 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.60 (руб 121) | руб 94 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.94 (руб 71) | руб 32 | + 125% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 66% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,292 (руб 97,627) | руб 74,401 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €895 (руб 67,609) | руб 39,896 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €129 (руб 9,742) | руб 6,144 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €856 (руб 64,692) | руб 37,069 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €636 (руб 48,070) | руб 24,805 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €92 (руб 6,974) | руб 3,895 | + 79% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (руб 2,281) | руб 482 | + 374% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €363 (руб 27,433) | руб 26,462 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €79 (руб 6,004) | руб 5,863 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (руб 518) | руб 384 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (руб 810) | руб 523 | + 55% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 15% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €74 (руб 5,620) | руб 5,275 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (руб 2,171) | руб 3,110 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (руб 6,043) | руб 5,592 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (руб 7,124) | руб 7,318 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 76% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,404 (руб 1,466,452) | руб 1,174,220 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.26 (руб 95) | руб 43 | + 124% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (руб 3,654) | руб 1,678 | + 118% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 57% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.86 (руб 443) | руб 318 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.78 (руб 361) | руб 498 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (руб 4,138) | руб 1,232 | + 236% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.43 (руб 335) | руб 232 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.60 (руб 196) | руб 159 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.79 (руб 211) | руб 205 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.29 (руб 98) | руб 70 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.66 (руб 126) | руб 103 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (руб 978) | руб 529 | + 85% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 37% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (руб 2,341) | руб 1,635 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (руб 1,283) | руб 669 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 (руб 5,212) | руб 4,972 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (руб 3,459) | руб 3,313 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (руб 618) | руб 371 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.12 (руб 160) | руб 176 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.14 (руб 313) | руб 227 | + 38% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €463 (руб 34,972) | руб 31,742 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (руб 15) | руб 4.78 | + 209% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (руб 3,299) | руб 3,075 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.09 (руб 385) | руб 137 | + 180% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,078 prices entered by 2,140 different people.
Cost of living in Spain is 56% more expensive than in Russia
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