Cost of Living Comparison Between France and Spain 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Spain is 25.4% lower than in France (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Spain is 18.8% lower than in France | |
| Rent Prices in Spain are 5.7% higher than in France | |
| Restaurant Prices in Spain are 18.6% lower than in France | |
| Groceries Prices in Spain are 32.1% lower than in France | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Spain is 10.9% 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 € | 2.00 € | -37.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.79 € | 2.16 € | -22.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.95 € | 1.60 € | -17.9 % |
Markets | France Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.36 € | 3.94 € | -9.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.60 € | 1.21 € | -24.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.03 € | 0.64 € | -38.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.71 € | 2.59 € | -30.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.98 € | 5.51 € | -30.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.48 € | 3.30 € | -39.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.46 € | 6.17 € | -27.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.26 € | 0.95 € | -24.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 0.78 € | -15.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.23 € | 0.80 € | -34.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.44 € | 1.00 € | -30.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 0.70 € | -24.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.98 € | 0.74 € | -23.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.37 € | 1.12 € | -18.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.68 € | 0.66 € | -2.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 5.00 € | -28.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.23 € | 1.10 € | -50.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.72 € | 1.80 € | -33.9 % |
| 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) | 63.00 € | 30.00 € | -52.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.65 € | 3.70 € | -20.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 € | 2.09 € | -35.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 32.10 € | 23.00 € | -28.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.79 € | 5.86 € | -13.7 % |
| 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) | 31,782.96 € | 26,817.15 € | -15.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | France Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 187.57 € | 130.35 € | -30.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 22.64 € | 17.54 € | -22.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.08 € | 29.54 € | -1.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | France Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.71 € | 40.03 € | +22.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 16.33 € | 13.66 € | -16.4 % |
| 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 | 701.80 € | 439.65 € | -37.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,575.42 € | 8,563.25 € | -19.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | France Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 90.16 € | 74.57 € | -17.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 37.99 € | 31.51 € | -17.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 90.82 € | 77.79 € | -14.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 121.38 € | 91.39 € | -24.7 % |
Rent Per Month | France Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 772.70 € | 924.99 € | +19.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 611.83 € | 714.53 € | +16.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,434.48 € | 1,463.27 € | +2.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,130.13 € | 1,071.82 € | -5.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | France Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 536.60 € | 338.27 € | -37.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 368.64 € | 213.54 € | -42.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | France Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,371.51 € | 1,715.65 € | -27.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.66 | 3.52 | -3.8 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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