Cost of Living Comparison Between Spain and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Germany are 31.0% higher than in Spain (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Germany are 24.8% higher than in Spain | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 10.5% higher than in Spain | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 20.8% higher than in Spain | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 34.5% higher than in Spain | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 28.4% higher than in Spain | |
Restaurants | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.00 € | 13.00 € | +8.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 50.00 € | 60.00 € | +20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.50 € | 10.00 € | +17.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 2.80 € | 4.00 € | +42.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.00 € | 4.00 € | +33.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.82 € | 3.31 € | +81.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.97 € | 2.68 € | +36.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.48 € | 2.40 € | +62.7 % |
Markets | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.93 € | 3.95 € | +0.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.15 € | 1.78 € | +54.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.59 € | 1.24 € | +110.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.43 € | 3.33 € | +36.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.31 € | 5.68 € | +7.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.16 € | 6.69 € | +111.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.91 € | 7.30 € | +23.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.90 € | 1.18 € | +31.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.76 € | 0.60 € | -21.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.77 € | 0.92 € | +20.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.02 € | 1.36 € | +34.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.65 € | 0.67 € | +2.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.71 € | 0.72 € | +1.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.04 € | 1.86 € | +78.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.65 € | 0.85 € | +30.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.00 € | 5.99 € | +19.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.03 € | 0.86 € | -16.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.68 € | 1.44 € | -14.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.20 € | 8.20 € | +57.7 % |
Transportation | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.50 € | 3.00 € | +100.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 33.00 € | 49.00 € | +48.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.50 € | 4.40 € | +25.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.93 € | 3.38 € | +75.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 22.00 € | 30.00 € | +36.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.09 € | 6.63 € | +8.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,365.00 € | 27,180.00 € | -18.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,677.91 € | 27,693.44 € | +7.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 129.92 € | 290.66 € | +123.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 18.15 € | 19.26 € | +6.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.85 € | 46.05 € | +44.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.17 € | 33.83 € | -13.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 12.69 € | 20.24 € | +59.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 8.00 € | 12.00 € | +50.0 % |
Childcare | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 411.51 € | 396.25 € | -3.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,039.06 € | 12,003.59 € | +49.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 72.09 € | 78.09 € | +8.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 29.22 € | 36.77 € | +25.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 73.54 € | 83.80 € | +14.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 85.44 € | 110.91 € | +29.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 936.71 € | 922.97 € | -1.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 698.72 € | 701.64 € | +0.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,501.88 € | 1,707.13 € | +13.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,051.32 € | 1,295.69 € | +23.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 309.83 € | 549.15 € | +77.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 187.33 € | 439.51 € | +134.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,765.69 € | 2,829.24 € | +60.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.47 | 3.98 | +14.6 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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