Cost of living in Spain compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 36% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Spain | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (руб 1,068) | руб 466 | + 129% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (руб 565) | руб 308 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.52 (руб 238) | руб 178 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.85 (руб 58) | руб 79 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.41 (руб 163) | руб 115 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.68 (руб 114) | руб 209 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (руб 435) | руб 412 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.76 (руб 119) | руб 116 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.10 (руб 74) | руб 59 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (руб 61) | руб 69 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (руб 442) | руб 638 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.77 (руб 120) | руб 131 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.88 (руб 60) | руб 37 | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 34% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Spain | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,185 (руб 80,143) | руб 61,886 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €758 (руб 51,242) | руб 44,108 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €113 (руб 7,666) | руб 8,171 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €714 (руб 48,276) | руб 37,668 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €540 (руб 36,496) | руб 26,807 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €74 (руб 4,974) | руб 4,924 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (руб 2,059) | руб 526 | + 292% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €342 (руб 23,106) | руб 28,072 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (руб 6,278) | руб 8,737 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (руб 503) | руб 490 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (руб 709) | руб 773 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 31% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Spain | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €72 (руб 4,900) | руб 5,735 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (руб 2,017) | руб 3,509 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (руб 5,281) | руб 6,597 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (руб 5,835) | руб 7,183 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 27% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Spain | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,262 (руб 1,573,449) | руб 1,948,350 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 (руб 109) | руб 50 | + 116% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €41 (руб 2,754) | руб 1,752 | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 17% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Spain | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.63 (руб 381) | руб 466 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (руб 443) | руб 459 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (руб 4,006) | руб 1,425 | + 181% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.16 (руб 281) | руб 300 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 (руб 169) | руб 210 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.84 (руб 192) | руб 248 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.44 (руб 98) | руб 101 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.88 (руб 127) | руб 123 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (руб 1,144) | руб 662 | + 73% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 6% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Spain | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (руб 2,118) | руб 1,608 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (руб 1,085) | руб 566 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (руб 3,357) | руб 3,944 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 (руб 2,805) | руб 4,438 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (руб 651) | руб 399 | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.64 (руб 179) | руб 188 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.04 (руб 273) | руб 258 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €447 (руб 30,201) | руб 48,530 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (руб 10) | руб 3.24 | + 221% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (руб 3,167) | руб 2,786 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.97 (руб 336) | руб 172 | + 95% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
67.640
RUB
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,366 prices entered by 1,528 different people.
Cost of living in Spain is 22% more expensive than in Russia
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 89% more expensive than in Russia
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 72% more expensive than in Russia
- Cost of living in Andorra is 70% more expensive than in Russia
- Cost of living in Armenia is 17% cheaper than in Russia
- Cost of living in Albania is 8% cheaper than in Russia
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 30% cheaper than in Russia
- Cost of living in Angola is 67% more expensive than in Russia
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Russia