Cost of Living Comparison Between France and Spain 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Spain are 26.4% lower than in France (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Spain are 19.1% lower than in France | |
| Rent Prices in Spain are 5.0% higher than in France | |
| Restaurant Prices in Spain are 22.0% lower than in France | |
| Groceries Prices in Spain are 34.7% lower than in France | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Spain is 6.3% lower than in France | |
Restaurants | France Edit |
Spain Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 12.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 50.00 € | -16.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 8.78 € | -12.2 % |
| 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) | 3.05 € | 1.85 € | -39.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.78 € | 1.99 € | -28.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.91 € | 1.49 € | -21.9 % |
Markets | France Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.27 € | 3.92 € | -8.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.57 € | 1.15 € | -26.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.98 € | 0.59 € | -39.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.75 € | 2.45 € | -34.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.71 € | 5.33 € | -30.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.77 € | 3.15 € | -45.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.55 € | 5.92 € | -30.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.24 € | 0.90 € | -28.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 0.76 € | -17.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.33 € | 0.76 € | -42.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.52 € | 1.01 € | -33.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 0.65 € | -29.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.94 € | 0.71 € | -24.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.37 € | 1.04 € | -24.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.70 € | 0.65 € | -6.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 5.00 € | -28.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.19 € | 1.03 € | -52.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.68 € | 1.68 € | -37.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 11.00 € | 5.20 € | -52.7 % |
Transportation | France Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.80 € | 1.50 € | -16.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 66.00 € | 31.00 € | -53.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.90 € | 3.50 € | +20.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.93 € | 1.93 € | -34.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 27.80 € | 22.00 € | -20.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.90 € | 6.08 € | -11.9 % |
| 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) | 27,026.25 € | 25,810.83 € | -4.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | France Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 177.13 € | 130.60 € | -26.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 26.39 € | 18.08 € | -31.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.51 € | 31.81 € | +7.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | France Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.80 € | 39.18 € | +19.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 15.84 € | 12.73 € | -19.6 % |
| 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 | 676.75 € | 414.61 € | -38.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,450.11 € | 7,998.47 € | -23.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | France Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 86.58 € | 72.62 € | -16.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 37.39 € | 29.41 € | -21.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 89.12 € | 74.19 € | -16.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 117.06 € | 85.92 € | -26.6 % |
Rent Per Month | France Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 776.79 € | 935.86 € | +20.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 584.74 € | 698.00 € | +19.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,472.02 € | 1,509.65 € | +2.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,161.20 € | 1,051.92 € | -9.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | France Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 558.51 € | 307.68 € | -44.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 413.82 € | 188.11 € | -54.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | France Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,316.08 € | 1,756.01 € | -24.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.56 | 3.47 | -2.4 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 1244 | 1906 |
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