Cost of Living Comparison Between Spain and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Germany are 31.0% higher than in Spain (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Germany are 24.8% higher than in Spain | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 10.5% higher than in Spain | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 20.3% higher than in Spain | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 34.6% higher than in Spain | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 28.4% higher than in Spain | |
Restaurants | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.00 € | 13.00 € | +8.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 50.00 € | 60.00 € | +20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.68 € | 10.00 € | +15.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.00 € | 4.00 € | +33.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.00 € | 4.00 € | +33.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.84 € | 3.33 € | +80.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.99 € | 2.70 € | +35.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.49 € | 2.41 € | +61.8 % |
Markets | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.92 € | 3.95 € | +0.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.15 € | 1.78 € | +55.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.59 € | 1.24 € | +109.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.45 € | 3.33 € | +36.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.33 € | 5.70 € | +7.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.15 € | 6.67 € | +112.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.92 € | 7.31 € | +23.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.90 € | 1.19 € | +32.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.76 € | 0.60 € | -21.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.76 € | 0.92 € | +20.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.01 € | 1.37 € | +35.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.65 € | 0.67 € | +2.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.71 € | 0.72 € | +1.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.04 € | 1.86 € | +78.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.65 € | 0.85 € | +29.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.00 € | 5.99 € | +19.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.03 € | 0.86 € | -17.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.68 € | 1.44 € | -14.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.20 € | 8.20 € | +57.7 % |
Transportation | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.50 € | 3.00 € | +100.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 31.00 € | 49.00 € | +58.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.50 € | 4.40 € | +25.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.93 € | 3.38 € | +75.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 22.00 € | 30.00 € | +36.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.08 € | 6.63 € | +9.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,365.00 € | 27,180.00 € | -18.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,810.83 € | 27,735.07 € | +7.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 130.78 € | 292.26 € | +123.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 18.08 € | 19.13 € | +5.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.81 € | 46.03 € | +44.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.18 € | 33.70 € | -14.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 12.73 € | 20.27 € | +59.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 8.00 € | 12.00 € | +50.0 % |
Childcare | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 415.42 € | 399.03 € | -3.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,001.91 € | 12,100.27 € | +51.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 72.65 € | 78.25 € | +7.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 29.34 € | 37.04 € | +26.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 74.01 € | 84.37 € | +14.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 85.69 € | 111.56 € | +30.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 937.17 € | 923.59 € | -1.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 698.20 € | 700.72 € | +0.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,510.35 € | 1,713.56 € | +13.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,051.38 € | 1,301.38 € | +23.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 305.47 € | 542.03 € | +77.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 187.00 € | 439.41 € | +135.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,760.86 € | 2,822.79 € | +60.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.47 | 3.98 | +14.7 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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