Cost of Living Comparison Between Finland and Spain 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Spain is 24.8% lower than in Finland (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Spain is 18.5% lower than in Finland | |
| Rent Prices in Spain are 6.3% higher than in Finland | |
| Restaurant Prices in Spain are 26.1% lower than in Finland | |
| Groceries Prices in Spain are 25.5% lower than in Finland | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Spain is 15.7% lower than in Finland | |
Restaurants | Finland Edit |
Spain Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.80 € | 15.00 € | +1.4 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 80.00 € | 50.00 € | -37.5 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 10.50 € | 10.00 € | -4.8 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 7.00 € | 3.00 € | -57.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 7.25 € | 3.50 € | -51.7 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 4.37 € | 2.06 € | -52.9 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.56 € | 2.20 € | -14.2 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.99 € | 1.61 € | -19.2 % |
Markets | Finland Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.18 € | 1.05 € | -10.6 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 2.14 € | 1.19 € | -44.4 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.09 € | 0.65 € | -40.8 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.00 € | 2.79 € | -6.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.54 € | 5.66 € | +59.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.57 € | 3.33 € | -40.1 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 8.72 € | 6.35 € | -27.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.06 € | 0.99 € | -6.4 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.84 € | 0.81 € | -4.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.00 € | 0.83 € | -17.4 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.72 € | 1.01 € | -41.2 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.51 € | 0.72 € | +41.8 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.72 € | 0.79 € | +8.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.88 € | 1.17 € | -37.5 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.62 € | 0.66 € | -59.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 12.75 € | 5.00 € | -60.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 3.02 € | 1.12 € | -62.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.33 € | 1.85 € | -44.5 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 11.00 € | 5.82 € | -47.1 % |
Transportation | Finland Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.20 € | 1.50 € | -53.1 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 61.50 € | 30.00 € | -51.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 7.90 € | 3.65 € | -53.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1.93 € | 2.09 € | +8.3 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 59.40 € | 23.08 € | -61.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.81 € | 1.52 € | -16.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 32,706.00 € | 31,500.00 € | -3.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 32,077.75 € | 26,303.09 € | -18.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Finland Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 126.87 € | 133.03 € | +4.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 25.79 € | 16.25 € | -37.0 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 22.17 € | 28.87 € | +30.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Finland Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 39.48 € | 40.29 € | +2.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 26.81 € | 13.59 € | -49.3 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 15.00 € | 8.50 € | -43.3 % |
Childcare | Finland Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 349.59 € | 480.41 € | +37.4 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 9,443.67 € | 9,178.27 € | -2.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Finland Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 88.40 € | 76.49 € | -13.5 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 37.35 € | 32.35 € | -13.4 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 90.22 € | 79.24 € | -12.2 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 129.87 € | 91.99 € | -29.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Finland Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 763.72 € | 888.12 € | +16.3 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 613.54 € | 691.50 € | +12.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,358.84 € | 1,395.49 € | +2.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,054.30 € | 1,055.29 € | +0.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Finland Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 442.18 € | 355.63 € | -19.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 261.39 € | 216.50 € | -17.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Finland Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,619.14 € | 1,799.55 € | -31.3 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.76 | 3.34 | -11.3 % |
| Last update: | 13 February 2026 | 15 February 2026 | |
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