Cost of Living Comparison Between Spain and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Germany is 33.5% higher than in Spain (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Germany is 25.8% higher than in Spain | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 6.0% higher than in Spain | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 21.8% higher than in Spain | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 32.7% higher than in Spain | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 33.0% higher than in Spain | |
Restaurants | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 13.00 € | 14.00 € | +7.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 50.00 € | 60.00 € | +20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.00 € | 10.00 € | +11.1 % |
| 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) | 1.91 € | 3.40 € | +78.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.06 € | 2.74 € | +33.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.55 € | 2.46 € | +59.2 % |
Markets | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.94 € | 4.15 € | +5.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.17 € | 1.73 € | +47.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.62 € | 1.35 € | +116.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.54 € | 3.22 € | +26.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.48 € | 5.76 € | +5.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.24 € | 5.90 € | +82.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.13 € | 7.70 € | +25.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 1.22 € | +32.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.78 € | 0.67 € | -14.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.80 € | 0.91 € | +13.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.00 € | 2.00 € | +99.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.69 € | 0.64 € | -7.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.73 € | 0.67 € | -8.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.09 € | 1.69 € | +55.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.66 € | 0.83 € | +25.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.00 € | 5.99 € | +19.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.08 € | 0.91 € | -15.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.74 € | 1.50 € | -14.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.35 € | 8.20 € | +53.3 % |
Transportation | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.50 € | 3.00 € | +100.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 30.00 € | 49.00 € | +63.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.50 € | 4.50 € | +28.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.95 € | 3.46 € | +77.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 22.67 € | 30.00 € | +32.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.03 € | 6.64 € | +10.1 % |
| 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) | 26,213.36 € | 27,963.52 € | +6.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 132.97 € | 298.70 € | +124.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 17.88 € | 26.50 € | +48.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.46 € | 45.52 € | +44.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.32 € | 34.21 € | -13.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 13.14 € | 20.99 € | +59.7 % |
| 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 | 427.69 € | 408.46 € | -4.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,162.13 € | 11,765.42 € | +44.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 74.24 € | 79.19 € | +6.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 30.91 € | 37.37 € | +20.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 77.71 € | 86.24 € | +11.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 90.70 € | 114.48 € | +26.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 960.54 € | 890.44 € | -7.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 720.21 € | 673.40 € | -6.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,508.17 € | 1,674.76 € | +11.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,066.92 € | 1,274.69 € | +19.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 333.39 € | 530.89 € | +59.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 197.05 € | 426.39 € | +116.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,730.67 € | 2,895.26 € | +67.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.56 | 3.98 | +11.9 % |
| Last update: | September 2024 | September 2024 | |
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