Cost of living in Spain compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 21% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (AU$22) | AU$17 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (AU$12) | AU$12 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.42 (AU$5.56) | AU$6 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.82 (AU$1.33) | AU$1.34 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.38 (AU$3.86) | AU$5.53 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.66 (AU$2.70) | AU$4.78 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (AU$11) | AU$8 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.66 (AU$2.71) | AU$4.22 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.14 (AU$1.85) | AU$3.21 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.85 (AU$1.39) | AU$5.91 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (AU$11) | AU$20 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.59 (AU$2.58) | AU$2.97 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (AU$1.39) | AU$2.22 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 27% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,297 (AU$2,109) | AU$2,570 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €817 (AU$1,328) | AU$1,880 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €109 (AU$178) | AU$251 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €770 (AU$1,252) | AU$1,887 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €550 (AU$894) | AU$1,385 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €80 (AU$130) | AU$144 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (AU$47) | AU$60 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €352 (AU$572) | AU$516 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (AU$155) | AU$214 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (AU$12) | AU$12 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (AU$17) | AU$30 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 13% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (AU$128) | AU$105 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (AU$51) | AU$70 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (AU$128) | AU$149 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (AU$145) | AU$148 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 27% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,864 (AU$37,181) | AU$27,006 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 (AU$2.13) | AU$1.50 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (AU$72) | AU$145 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$8 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$16 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (AU$98) | AU$69 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.96 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.55 (AU$4.15) | AU$4.77 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.81 (AU$4.57) | AU$5.70 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.44 (AU$2.34) | AU$3.31 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.76 (AU$2.85) | AU$3.17 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (AU$23) | AU$27 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 25% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (AU$48) | AU$57 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (AU$26) | AU$35 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (AU$83) | AU$209 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €43 (AU$70) | AU$110 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (AU$15) | AU$17 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.42 (AU$3.94) | AU$4.66 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.04 (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €444 (AU$721) | AU$646 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (AU$0.35) | AU$0.42 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (AU$76) | AU$66 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.99 (AU$8) | AU$35 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 09, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,370 prices entered by 2,333 different people.
Cost of living in Spain is 24% cheaper than in Australia
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