Cost of living in Spain compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 14% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Spain | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (AU$31) | AU$24 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (AU$18) | AU$16 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.89 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (AU$1.78) | AU$1.92 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.07 (AU$5.25) | AU$7 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.08 (AU$3.56) | AU$5.91 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (AU$12) | AU$9 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.04 (AU$3.49) | AU$4.93 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (AU$2.69) | AU$3.74 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.15 (AU$1.96) | AU$7 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (AU$12) | AU$22 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.09 (AU$3.57) | AU$3.87 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.02 (AU$1.75) | AU$2.22 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 37% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Spain | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,505 (AU$2,575) | AU$3,979 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,022 (AU$1,748) | AU$2,764 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €112 (AU$192) | AU$243 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €974 (AU$1,665) | AU$2,790 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €698 (AU$1,195) | AU$2,047 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €79 (AU$135) | AU$195 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (AU$44) | AU$65 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €345 (AU$591) | AU$640 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 (AU$173) | AU$260 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (AU$13) | AU$15 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (AU$21) | AU$40 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 13% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Spain | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (AU$142) | AU$123 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (AU$64) | AU$98 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (AU$150) | AU$162 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (AU$165) | AU$175 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 46% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Spain | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,502 (AU$45,334) | AU$40,654 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (AU$2.64) | AU$1.96 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (AU$49) | AU$152 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 9% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Spain | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (AU$16) | AU$8 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (AU$13) | AU$23 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (AU$95) | AU$86 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.37 (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.74 (AU$4.68) | AU$4.98 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.32 (AU$5.68) | AU$9 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.97 (AU$3.37) | AU$4.26 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 (AU$3.50) | AU$4.37 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (AU$30) | AU$39 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 36% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Spain | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (AU$64) | AU$78 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (AU$28) | AU$46 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €49 (AU$84) | AU$257 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (AU$88) | AU$140 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (AU$18) | AU$22 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.99 (AU$5.12) | AU$5.44 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.86 (AU$8) | AU$13 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €515 (AU$880) | AU$885 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (AU$0.40) | AU$0.76 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (AU$95) | AU$86 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.57 (AU$10) | AU$46 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,803 prices entered by 1,113 different people.
Cost of living in Spain is 32% cheaper than in Australia
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