Cost of Living Comparison Between Ireland and Spain 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Spain is 27.1% lower than in Ireland (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Spain is 33.8% lower than in Ireland | |
| Rent Prices in Spain are 47.3% lower than in Ireland | |
| Restaurant Prices in Spain are 28.6% lower than in Ireland | |
| Groceries Prices in Spain are 26.7% lower than in Ireland | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Spain is 9.7% lower than in Ireland | |
Restaurants | Ireland Edit |
Spain Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 18.00 € | 14.00 € | -22.2 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 80.00 € | 50.00 € | -37.5 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 10.00 € | 10.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 6.00 € | 3.00 € | -50.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.60 € | 3.50 € | -37.5 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.83 € | 2.05 € | -46.4 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.47 € | 2.18 € | -11.8 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.91 € | 1.61 € | -15.8 % |
Markets | Ireland Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.36 € | 1.05 € | -22.8 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.72 € | 1.19 € | -30.8 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.79 € | 0.65 € | -18.2 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.73 € | 2.75 € | -26.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.45 € | 5.60 € | +25.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.55 € | 3.33 € | -26.8 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 5.36 € | 6.22 € | +16.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.23 € | 0.98 € | -20.0 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.87 € | 0.80 € | -8.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.22 € | 0.82 € | -33.3 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.82 € | 1.02 € | -44.3 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.83 € | 0.72 € | -13.2 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.61 € | 0.77 € | +26.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.18 € | 1.16 € | -1.8 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.73 € | 0.66 € | -62.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 12.00 € | 5.00 € | -58.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 3.02 € | 1.11 € | -63.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.26 € | 1.85 € | -43.3 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 17.75 € | 5.82 € | -67.2 % |
Transportation | Ireland Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 1.50 € | -25.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 88.50 € | 30.00 € | -66.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 4.65 € | 3.65 € | -21.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.41 € | 2.09 € | -13.3 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 30.00 € | 23.20 € | -22.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.76 € | 1.52 € | -13.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 35,000.00 € | 31,500.00 € | -10.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 34,144.13 € | 26,313.30 € | -22.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ireland Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 207.77 € | 133.26 € | -35.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 20.41 € | 16.22 € | -20.5 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 46.31 € | 28.78 € | -37.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ireland Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 47.92 € | 40.36 € | -15.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 18.27 € | 13.65 € | -25.3 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 12.00 € | 8.50 € | -29.2 % |
Childcare | Ireland Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,010.17 € | 479.88 € | -52.5 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 7,613.68 € | 9,143.10 € | +20.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ireland Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 86.59 € | 75.72 € | -12.6 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 41.69 € | 32.22 € | -22.7 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 90.74 € | 79.04 € | -12.9 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 97.55 € | 91.50 € | -6.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Ireland Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,527.81 € | 880.52 € | -42.4 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,313.32 € | 689.31 € | -47.5 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,595.96 € | 1,389.60 € | -46.5 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,172.74 € | 1,052.11 € | -51.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ireland Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 428.97 € | 353.74 € | -17.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 337.07 € | 216.79 € | -35.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ireland Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,003.80 € | 1,794.83 € | -40.2 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.16 | 3.33 | -19.9 % |
| Last update: | 22 January 2026 | 22 January 2026 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 426 | 1164 | |
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