Cost of living in Spain compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 29% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Spain | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (AU$24) | AU$21 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (AU$13) | AU$13 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.58 (AU$5.32) | AU$6 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 (AU$1.31) | AU$1.61 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.59 (AU$3.84) | AU$5.88 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.81 (AU$2.68) | AU$7 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (AU$9) | AU$8 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.88 (AU$2.78) | AU$4.37 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.18 (AU$1.75) | AU$3.17 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.93 (AU$1.38) | AU$6 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (AU$10) | AU$19 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.84 (AU$2.74) | AU$3.37 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.91 (AU$1.34) | AU$2.57 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 43% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Spain | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,175 (AU$1,743) | AU$2,999 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €776 (AU$1,151) | AU$2,129 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €125 (AU$186) | AU$280 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €738 (AU$1,096) | AU$2,038 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €554 (AU$823) | AU$1,525 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €85 (AU$126) | AU$175 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (AU$44) | AU$72 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €360 (AU$534) | AU$552 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (AU$143) | AU$251 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (AU$10) | AU$13 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (AU$16) | AU$36 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 24% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Spain | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (AU$114) | AU$114 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (AU$45) | AU$74 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (AU$125) | AU$153 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (AU$134) | AU$168 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 41% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Spain | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,014 (AU$37,128) | AU$31,985 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.81 (AU$2.68) | AU$1.97 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (AU$56) | AU$157 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 17% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Spain | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (AU$10) | AU$10 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.66 (AU$8) | AU$16 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (AU$89) | AU$74 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.53 (AU$7) | AU$8 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.41 (AU$3.58) | AU$4.91 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.61 (AU$3.87) | AU$5.52 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.58 (AU$2.35) | AU$3.39 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.75 (AU$2.60) | AU$3.43 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (AU$26) | AU$32 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 30% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Spain | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (AU$48) | AU$65 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (AU$24) | AU$39 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €52 (AU$77) | AU$225 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (AU$67) | AU$107 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (AU$15) | AU$19 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.86 (AU$4.25) | AU$5.01 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.17 (AU$6) | AU$10 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €472 (AU$701) | AU$717 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (AU$0.29) | AU$0.24 | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (AU$69) | AU$76 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.04 (AU$7) | AU$42 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,752 prices entered by 1,408 different people.
Cost of living in Spain is 36% cheaper than in Australia
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