Cost of living in Spain compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 22% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (AU$22) | AU$18 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (AU$12) | AU$12 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.39 (AU$5.29) | AU$5.97 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.82 (AU$1.28) | AU$1.48 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.34 (AU$3.64) | AU$5.42 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.62 (AU$2.53) | AU$4.99 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.65 (AU$2.57) | AU$4.61 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.12 (AU$1.75) | AU$3.20 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.88 (AU$1.37) | AU$5.52 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (AU$10) | AU$18 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.61 (AU$2.50) | AU$2.91 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (AU$1.35) | AU$2.47 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 39% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,211 (AU$1,888) | AU$3,144 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €768 (AU$1,197) | AU$2,161 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €108 (AU$168) | AU$291 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €750 (AU$1,169) | AU$1,971 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €538 (AU$838) | AU$1,506 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €78 (AU$121) | AU$177 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (AU$45) | AU$58 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €345 (AU$538) | AU$494 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (AU$143) | AU$245 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$13 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (AU$16) | AU$31 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 14% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (AU$117) | AU$101 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (AU$47) | AU$66 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (AU$119) | AU$137 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (AU$132) | AU$140 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 37% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,253 (AU$36,249) | AU$28,179 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.22 (AU$1.90) | AU$1.36 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €42 (AU$66) | AU$159 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 12% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (AU$10) | AU$8 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (AU$10) | AU$17 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (AU$91) | AU$68 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.14 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.40 (AU$3.74) | AU$4.67 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.96 (AU$4.61) | AU$7 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.34 (AU$2.09) | AU$3.38 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.94 (AU$3.02) | AU$3.51 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (AU$23) | AU$28 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 30% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (AU$45) | AU$56 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (AU$25) | AU$36 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €48 (AU$75) | AU$227 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 (AU$63) | AU$91 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (AU$14) | AU$17 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.53 (AU$3.94) | AU$4.49 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.85 (AU$6) | AU$9 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €476 (AU$742) | AU$663 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (AU$0.35) | AU$0.51 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (AU$74) | AU$70 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.91 (AU$8) | AU$35 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 32% cheaper than in Australia
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