Cost of Living Comparison Between France and Spain 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Spain is 25.3% lower than in France (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Spain is 18.7% lower than in France | |
| Rent Prices in Spain are 5.7% higher than in France | |
| Restaurant Prices in Spain are 18.5% lower than in France | |
| Groceries Prices in Spain are 32.1% lower than in France | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Spain is 10.7% lower than in France | |
Restaurants | France Edit |
Spain Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 14.00 € | -6.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 50.00 € | -16.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 11.00 € | 9.00 € | -18.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 € | 3.00 € | -50.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 € | 3.50 € | -30.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.19 € | 2.02 € | -36.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.81 € | 2.17 € | -22.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.94 € | 1.61 € | -17.1 % |
Markets | France Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.34 € | 3.95 € | -9.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.62 € | 1.22 € | -24.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.03 € | 0.64 € | -38.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.77 € | 2.60 € | -31.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.96 € | 5.52 € | -30.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.51 € | 3.30 € | -40.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.43 € | 6.15 € | -27.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.25 € | 0.96 € | -23.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.93 € | 0.79 € | -15.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.24 € | 0.81 € | -34.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.44 € | 1.00 € | -30.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.93 € | 0.70 € | -24.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.98 € | 0.75 € | -23.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.38 € | 1.13 € | -18.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.69 € | 0.67 € | -3.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 5.00 € | -28.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.23 € | 1.11 € | -50.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.75 € | 1.81 € | -34.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 12.00 € | 5.50 € | -54.2 % |
Transportation | France Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.90 € | 1.50 € | -21.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 62.00 € | 30.00 € | -51.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.80 € | 3.85 € | -19.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 € | 2.09 € | -35.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 32.70 € | 23.00 € | -29.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.78 € | 5.85 € | -13.6 % |
| 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) | 31,786.46 € | 26,870.72 € | -15.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | France Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 185.24 € | 129.51 € | -30.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 22.57 € | 17.46 € | -22.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.07 € | 29.44 € | -2.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | France Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.70 € | 40.19 € | +22.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 16.24 € | 13.63 € | -16.1 % |
| 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 | 703.11 € | 445.64 € | -36.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,186.40 € | 8,581.08 € | -15.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | France Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 90.51 € | 74.61 € | -17.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 38.49 € | 31.58 € | -17.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 91.17 € | 77.94 € | -14.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 121.93 € | 91.50 € | -25.0 % |
Rent Per Month | France Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 771.77 € | 919.77 € | +19.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 608.75 € | 721.13 € | +18.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,436.21 € | 1,467.64 € | +2.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,137.40 € | 1,072.26 € | -5.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | France Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 531.68 € | 341.29 € | -35.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 360.36 € | 213.19 € | -40.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | France Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,359.00 € | 1,711.74 € | -27.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.66 | 3.51 | -4.0 % |
| Last update: | 19 May 2025 | 19 May 2025 | |
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