Cost of Living Comparison Between Netherlands and Spain 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Spain is 28.7% lower than in Netherlands (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Spain is 31.1% lower than in Netherlands | |
| Rent Prices in Spain are 36.8% lower than in Netherlands | |
| Restaurant Prices in Spain are 33.9% lower than in Netherlands | |
| Groceries Prices in Spain are 23.8% lower than in Netherlands | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Spain is 23.6% lower than in Netherlands | |
Restaurants | Netherlands Edit |
Spain Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 € | 14.00 € | -30.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 € | 50.00 € | -37.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12.00 € | 9.00 € | -25.0 % |
| 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) | 3.56 € | 2.02 € | -43.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.02 € | 2.18 € | -27.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.51 € | 1.60 € | -36.2 % |
Markets | Netherlands Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.23 € | 3.95 € | -6.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.77 € | 1.22 € | -31.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.23 € | 0.64 € | -47.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.20 € | 2.60 € | -38.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.39 € | 5.60 € | +4.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.25 € | 3.31 € | -47.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.68 € | 6.17 € | -7.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.93 € | 0.97 € | +4.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.99 € | 0.80 € | -19.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.76 € | 0.81 € | +6.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.53 € | 1.01 € | -33.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.82 € | 0.71 € | -13.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.78 € | 0.76 € | -3.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.08 € | 1.14 € | +5.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.76 € | 0.66 € | -12.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.99 € | 5.00 € | -16.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.31 € | 1.11 € | -15.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.33 € | 1.81 € | -22.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 12.00 € | 5.50 € | -54.2 % |
Transportation | Netherlands Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.33 € | 1.50 € | -54.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 80.00 € | 30.00 € | -62.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.73 € | 3.90 € | +4.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.98 € | 2.09 € | -47.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 € | 23.04 € | -23.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.35 € | 5.85 € | -20.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,440.00 € | 33,365.00 € | -0.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,911.22 € | 26,952.49 € | -12.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Netherlands Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 225.53 € | 130.29 € | -42.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 22.02 € | 17.52 € | -20.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 42.53 € | 29.28 € | -31.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Netherlands Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.59 € | 40.79 € | +11.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 21.03 € | 13.72 € | -34.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 14.00 € | 8.00 € | -42.9 % |
Childcare | Netherlands Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,859.65 € | 446.73 € | -76.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,058.01 € | 8,683.86 € | +7.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Netherlands Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 83.49 € | 75.43 € | -9.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 38.85 € | 31.72 € | -18.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 92.81 € | 78.23 € | -15.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 118.67 € | 92.75 € | -21.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Netherlands Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,376.69 € | 914.34 € | -33.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,117.78 € | 712.02 € | -36.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,260.56 € | 1,459.24 € | -35.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,816.02 € | 1,064.49 € | -41.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Netherlands Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 517.85 € | 344.75 € | -33.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 410.32 € | 216.07 € | -47.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Netherlands Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,295.17 € | 1,734.74 € | -47.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.25 | 3.50 | -17.5 % |
| Last update: | 14 June 2025 | 15 June 2025 | |
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