Cost of Living Comparison Between New Zealand and Spain 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Spain is 15.0% lower than in New Zealand (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Spain is 13.6% lower than in New Zealand | |
| Rent Prices in Spain are 9.6% lower than in New Zealand | |
| Restaurant Prices in Spain are 8.8% lower than in New Zealand | |
| Groceries Prices in Spain are 24.0% lower than in New Zealand | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Spain is 20.9% lower than in New Zealand | |
Restaurants | New Zealand Edit |
Spain Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
25.00 NZ$ (12.41 €) |
28.83 NZ$ (14.31 €) |
+15.3 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
130.00 NZ$ (64.54 €) |
100.72 NZ$ (50.00 €) |
-22.5 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
16.00 NZ$ (7.94 €) |
19.14 NZ$ (9.50 €) |
+19.6 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
11.75 NZ$ (5.83 €) |
6.04 NZ$ (3.00 €) |
-48.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
12.00 NZ$ (5.96 €) |
7.05 NZ$ (3.50 €) |
-41.2 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
5.84 NZ$ (2.90 €) |
4.11 NZ$ (2.04 €) |
-29.7 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
3.85 NZ$ (1.91 €) |
4.42 NZ$ (2.19 €) |
+14.8 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
3.62 NZ$ (1.80 €) |
3.25 NZ$ (1.61 €) |
-10.2 % |
Markets | New Zealand Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
3.06 NZ$ (1.52 €) |
2.10 NZ$ (1.04 €) |
-31.2 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
2.95 NZ$ (1.46 €) |
2.43 NZ$ (1.21 €) |
-17.5 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
1.38 NZ$ (0.68 €) |
1.28 NZ$ (0.64 €) |
-6.7 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
10.82 NZ$ (5.37 €) |
5.40 NZ$ (2.68 €) |
-50.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
6.37 NZ$ (3.16 €) |
11.22 NZ$ (5.57 €) |
+76.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
7.33 NZ$ (3.64 €) |
6.70 NZ$ (3.33 €) |
-8.6 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
10.37 NZ$ (5.15 €) |
12.52 NZ$ (6.22 €) |
+20.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.13 NZ$ (1.06 €) |
1.95 NZ$ (0.97 €) |
-8.2 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
1.70 NZ$ (0.84 €) |
1.62 NZ$ (0.81 €) |
-4.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.34 NZ$ (1.16 €) |
1.65 NZ$ (0.82 €) |
-29.5 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
3.76 NZ$ (1.87 €) |
2.06 NZ$ (1.02 €) |
-45.4 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
1.50 NZ$ (0.74 €) |
1.43 NZ$ (0.71 €) |
-4.5 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
1.26 NZ$ (0.62 €) |
1.56 NZ$ (0.77 €) |
+23.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
3.81 NZ$ (1.89 €) |
2.28 NZ$ (1.13 €) |
-40.3 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
1.89 NZ$ (0.94 €) |
1.35 NZ$ (0.67 €) |
-28.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
16.00 NZ$ (7.94 €) |
10.07 NZ$ (5.00 €) |
-37.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
5.04 NZ$ (2.50 €) |
2.23 NZ$ (1.11 €) |
-55.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
5.84 NZ$ (2.90 €) |
3.72 NZ$ (1.85 €) |
-36.2 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
40.67 NZ$ (20.19 €) |
11.08 NZ$ (5.50 €) |
-72.8 % |
Transportation | New Zealand Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
4.00 NZ$ (1.99 €) |
3.02 NZ$ (1.50 €) |
-24.5 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
200.00 NZ$ (99.29 €) |
60.43 NZ$ (30.00 €) |
-69.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
4.00 NZ$ (1.99 €) |
7.81 NZ$ (3.88 €) |
+95.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
5.28 NZ$ (2.62 €) |
4.21 NZ$ (2.09 €) |
-20.2 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
60.00 NZ$ (29.79 €) |
46.49 NZ$ (23.08 €) |
-22.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
2.80 NZ$ (1.39 €) |
3.10 NZ$ (1.54 €) |
+10.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
45,995.00 NZ$ (22,833.74 €) |
67,208.59 NZ$ (33,365.00 €) |
+46.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
35,887.03 NZ$ (17,815.74 €) |
54,574.10 NZ$ (27,092.74 €) |
+52.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | New Zealand Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
234.01 NZ$ (116.17 €) |
265.02 NZ$ (131.57 €) |
+13.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
56.16 NZ$ (27.88 €) |
33.34 NZ$ (16.55 €) |
-40.6 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
85.81 NZ$ (42.60 €) |
58.68 NZ$ (29.13 €) |
-31.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | New Zealand Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
64.55 NZ$ (32.04 €) |
81.98 NZ$ (40.70 €) |
+27.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
25.41 NZ$ (12.61 €) |
27.31 NZ$ (13.56 €) |
+7.5 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
20.00 NZ$ (9.93 €) |
16.11 NZ$ (8.00 €) |
-19.4 % |
Childcare | New Zealand Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
1,266.34 NZ$ (628.66 €) |
910.79 NZ$ (452.15 €) |
-28.1 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
19,878.41 NZ$ (9,868.43 €) |
17,616.93 NZ$ (8,745.74 €) |
-11.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | New Zealand Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
113.89 NZ$ (56.54 €) |
152.89 NZ$ (75.90 €) |
+34.2 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
69.71 NZ$ (34.61 €) |
64.63 NZ$ (32.09 €) |
-7.3 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
161.82 NZ$ (80.33 €) |
159.22 NZ$ (79.04 €) |
-1.6 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
200.51 NZ$ (99.54 €) |
186.86 NZ$ (92.76 €) |
-6.8 % |
Rent Per Month | New Zealand Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
1,856.04 NZ$ (921.41 €) |
1,778.15 NZ$ (882.74 €) |
-4.2 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,539.62 NZ$ (764.33 €) |
1,412.18 NZ$ (701.06 €) |
-8.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
2,969.11 NZ$ (1,473.98 €) |
2,778.73 NZ$ (1,379.47 €) |
-6.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
2,603.74 NZ$ (1,292.60 €) |
2,142.65 NZ$ (1,063.70 €) |
-17.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | New Zealand Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
775.85 NZ$ (385.16 €) |
683.62 NZ$ (339.38 €) |
-11.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
640.85 NZ$ (318.14 €) |
439.52 NZ$ (218.19 €) |
-31.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | New Zealand Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
5,152.47 NZ$ (2,557.89 €) |
3,523.75 NZ$ (1,749.33 €) |
-31.6 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.61 | 3.47 | -47.4 % |
| Last update: | 29 October 2025 | 30 October 2025 | |
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