Cost of Living Comparison Between France and Spain 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Spain is 26.1% lower than in France (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Spain is 18.6% lower than in France | |
| Rent Prices in Spain are 9.0% higher than in France | |
| Restaurant Prices in Spain are 21.0% lower than in France | |
| Groceries Prices in Spain are 33.5% lower than in France | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Spain is 18.0% lower than in France | |
Restaurants | France Edit |
Spain Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 12.50 € | -16.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 50.00 € | -16.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 9.00 € | -10.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 € | 3.00 € | -50.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 € | 3.00 € | -40.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.09 € | 1.91 € | -38.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.80 € | 2.04 € | -27.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.95 € | 1.53 € | -21.3 % |
Markets | France Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.33 € | 3.95 € | -8.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.62 € | 1.18 € | -27.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.00 € | 0.61 € | -39.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.80 € | 2.50 € | -34.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.84 € | 5.49 € | -30.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.80 € | 3.24 € | -44.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.62 € | 6.14 € | -28.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.26 € | 0.91 € | -27.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.93 € | 0.77 € | -17.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.33 € | 0.79 € | -40.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.52 € | 1.01 € | -33.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 0.69 € | -25.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.94 € | 0.73 € | -21.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.36 € | 1.06 € | -22.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.70 € | 0.67 € | -4.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 5.00 € | -28.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.18 € | 1.06 € | -51.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.77 € | 1.71 € | -38.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 11.00 € | 5.35 € | -51.4 % |
Transportation | France Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.80 € | 1.50 € | -16.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 66.00 € | 30.00 € | -54.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 € | 3.50 € | +16.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.93 € | 1.95 € | -33.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 27.00 € | 22.64 € | -16.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.84 € | 6.07 € | -11.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,395.00 € | 33,365.00 € | +3.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,265.84 € | 26,309.73 € | -3.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | France Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 181.04 € | 133.94 € | -26.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 25.33 € | 17.99 € | -29.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.51 € | 31.75 € | +7.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | France Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.92 € | 39.39 € | +19.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 15.84 € | 13.25 € | -16.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 € | 8.00 € | -33.3 % |
Childcare | France Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 687.98 € | 424.42 € | -38.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,367.38 € | 8,169.33 € | -21.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | France Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 87.89 € | 74.87 € | -14.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 37.28 € | 30.83 € | -17.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 90.73 € | 77.54 € | -14.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 117.78 € | 89.80 € | -23.8 % |
Rent Per Month | France Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 773.51 € | 963.10 € | +24.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 599.91 € | 728.49 € | +21.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,456.48 € | 1,565.01 € | +7.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,155.93 € | 1,089.23 € | -5.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | France Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 545.88 € | 336.79 € | -38.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 370.78 € | 195.87 € | -47.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | France Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,649.61 € | 1,768.52 € | -33.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.20 | 3.49 | +9.1 % |
| Last update: | July 2024 | July 2024 | |
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