Cost of living in Spain compared to Estonia
Currency:
Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Spain is 5% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
Spain | Estonia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 | €14 | + 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 | €9 | + 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.90 | €3.83 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 | €1.14 | - 10% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.06 | €2.72 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.22 | €2.90 | - 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €5.44 | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.96 | €1.81 | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.32 | €0.82 | + 62% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.06 | €1.55 | - 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €10 | - 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.03 | €1.99 | + 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.99 | €0.83 | + 20% | |
Housing | - 0% | |||
Housing in Spain is about the same as in Estonia | ||||
Spain | Estonia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,293 | €1,203 | + 7% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €870 | €809 | + 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €122 | €264 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €819 | €744 | + 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €602 | €500 | + 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €82 | €133 | - 38% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 | €17 | + 63% | |
40” flat screen tv | €346 | €309 | + 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 | €154 | - 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €8 | + 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 | €16 | - 30% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Spain is 13% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
Spain | Estonia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 | €92 | - 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 | €33 | - 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 | €90 | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 | €129 | - 30% | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Spain is about the same as in Estonia | ||||
Spain | Estonia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,488 | €26,847 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.63 | €1.70 | - 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €30 | €28 | + 7% | |
Personal Care | - 14% | |||
Personal Care in Spain is 14% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
Spain | Estonia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 | €9 | - 12% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 | €5.94 | + 10% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 | €55 | + 13% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.97 | €7 | - 46% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.66 | €3.85 | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.36 | €4.86 | - 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.11 | €1.99 | + 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 | €2.97 | - 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 | €26 | - 34% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Spain is 23% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
Spain | Estonia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 | €39 | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 | €18 | - 10% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €61 | €106 | - 42% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 | €85 | - 43% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 | €18 | - 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.65 | €3.61 | - 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.67 | €4.41 | + 6% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €525 | €912 | - 42% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 | €0.18 | - 7% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 | €47 | + 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.21 | €5.14 | + 1% | |
TOTAL | - 4% |

These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
Cost of living in Spain is 4% cheaper than in Estonia
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