Cost of Living Comparison Between France and Spain 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Spain is 24.8% lower than in France (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Spain is 17.6% lower than in France | |
| Rent Prices in Spain are 9.1% higher than in France | |
| Restaurant Prices in Spain are 17.7% lower than in France | |
| Groceries Prices in Spain are 32.4% lower than in France | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Spain is 10.2% 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) | 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 € | 3.20 € | -36.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.15 € | 1.95 € | -38.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.78 € | 2.12 € | -23.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.95 € | 1.58 € | -18.9 % |
Markets | France Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.35 € | 3.94 € | -9.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.64 € | 1.19 € | -27.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.03 € | 0.63 € | -39.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.77 € | 2.55 € | -32.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.97 € | 5.51 € | -30.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.56 € | 3.29 € | -41.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.39 € | 6.14 € | -26.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.26 € | 0.93 € | -26.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.93 € | 0.78 € | -15.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.27 € | 0.81 € | -36.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.47 € | 1.01 € | -31.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.94 € | 0.70 € | -25.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.97 € | 0.74 € | -23.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.38 € | 1.11 € | -19.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.69 € | 0.67 € | -2.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 5.00 € | -28.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.19 € | 1.09 € | -50.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.76 € | 1.79 € | -35.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 11.50 € | 5.50 € | -52.2 % |
Transportation | France Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.80 € | 1.50 € | -16.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 63.00 € | 30.00 € | -52.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 € | 3.50 € | +16.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.96 € | 2.08 € | -29.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 27.00 € | 22.59 € | -16.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.81 € | 5.99 € | -12.0 % |
| 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) | 27,807.44 € | 26,905.95 € | -3.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | France Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 187.09 € | 133.82 € | -28.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 24.08 € | 17.59 € | -27.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.72 € | 30.61 € | +3.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | France Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.43 € | 39.71 € | +22.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 16.11 € | 13.26 € | -17.7 % |
| 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 | 691.30 € | 433.10 € | -37.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,415.75 € | 8,096.76 € | -22.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | France Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 88.67 € | 74.94 € | -15.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 37.64 € | 30.83 € | -18.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 90.25 € | 78.47 € | -13.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 120.18 € | 91.50 € | -23.9 % |
Rent Per Month | France Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 775.64 € | 965.91 € | +24.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 599.95 € | 732.63 € | +22.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,431.93 € | 1,514.79 € | +5.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,123.58 € | 1,076.18 € | -4.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | France Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 548.19 € | 344.51 € | -37.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 373.88 € | 207.32 € | -44.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | France Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,358.22 € | 1,744.46 € | -26.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.66 | 3.54 | -3.3 % |
| Last update: | December 2024 | December 2024 | |
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