Cost of Living Comparison Between Austria and Spain 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Spain is 29.0% lower than in Austria (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Spain is 24.6% lower than in Austria | |
| Rent Prices in Spain are 9.3% lower than in Austria | |
| Restaurant Prices in Spain are 23.5% lower than in Austria | |
| Groceries Prices in Spain are 32.4% lower than in Austria | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Spain is 9.4% lower than in Austria | |
Restaurants | Austria Edit |
Spain Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 14.00 € | -6.7 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 70.00 € | 50.00 € | -28.6 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 10.40 € | 9.55 € | -8.2 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 5.00 € | 3.00 € | -40.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.50 € | 3.50 € | -22.2 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 4.06 € | 2.04 € | -49.7 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.42 € | 2.20 € | -35.8 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.65 € | 1.61 € | -39.2 % |
Markets | Austria Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.50 € | 1.04 € | -30.4 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 2.36 € | 1.21 € | -48.6 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.10 € | 0.64 € | -41.9 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 4.13 € | 2.69 € | -35.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.25 € | 5.60 € | -32.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.92 € | 3.33 € | -43.7 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 9.13 € | 6.22 € | -31.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.22 € | 0.97 € | -20.4 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.97 € | 0.81 € | -16.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.31 € | 0.82 € | -37.4 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.87 € | 1.02 € | -45.4 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 0.71 € | -22.4 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.85 € | 0.78 € | -8.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.74 € | 1.14 € | -34.6 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.80 € | 0.67 € | -16.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.50 € | 5.00 € | -33.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.32 € | 1.11 € | -15.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.83 € | 1.86 € | +1.6 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 6.50 € | 5.57 € | -14.2 % |
Transportation | Austria Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 € | 1.50 € | -40.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 51.00 € | 30.00 € | -41.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 4.90 € | 3.90 € | -20.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.22 € | 2.09 € | -35.0 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 34.40 € | 23.00 € | -33.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.53 € | 1.54 € | +0.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 25,745.00 € | 33,365.00 € | +29.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 26,896.17 € | 27,092.74 € | +0.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Austria Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 332.28 € | 130.99 € | -60.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 14.35 € | 16.51 € | +15.0 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 33.09 € | 29.01 € | -12.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Austria Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 40.38 € | 40.48 € | +0.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 22.41 € | 13.59 € | -39.3 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 12.00 € | 8.00 € | -33.3 % |
Childcare | Austria Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 353.92 € | 453.28 € | +28.1 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 14,631.06 € | 8,784.20 € | -40.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Austria Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 91.48 € | 75.53 € | -17.4 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 38.94 € | 32.09 € | -17.6 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 93.08 € | 78.86 € | -15.3 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 134.02 € | 92.31 € | -31.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Austria Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 888.75 € | 877.03 € | -1.3 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 700.10 € | 702.90 € | +0.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,605.79 € | 1,381.38 € | -14.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,244.39 € | 1,063.39 € | -14.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Austria Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 593.82 € | 337.98 € | -43.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 441.43 € | 217.38 € | -50.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Austria Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,573.80 € | 1,756.79 € | -31.7 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.68 | 3.48 | -5.7 % |
| Last update: | 5 November 2025 | 5 November 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 524 | 2021 |
Moving to Austria? Explore:
Moving to Spain? Explore: