Cost of Living Comparison Between Spain and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Germany is 33.1% higher than in Spain (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Germany is 25.0% higher than in Spain | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 4.9% higher than in Spain | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 23.3% higher than in Spain | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 31.5% higher than in Spain | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 48.2% higher than in Spain | |
Restaurants | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.50 € | 14.00 € | +12.0 % |
| 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 € | 3.38 € | +77.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.04 € | 2.75 € | +34.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.53 € | 2.44 € | +59.3 % |
Markets | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.95 € | 3.95 € | -0.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.18 € | 1.79 € | +51.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.61 € | 1.25 € | +104.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.50 € | 3.33 € | +33.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.49 € | 5.72 € | +4.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.24 € | 6.58 € | +103.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.14 € | 7.35 € | +19.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.91 € | 1.19 € | +30.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.77 € | 0.60 € | -21.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.79 € | 0.92 € | +17.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.01 € | 1.44 € | +42.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.69 € | 0.68 € | -1.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.73 € | 0.73 € | -0.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.06 € | 1.85 € | +75.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.67 € | 0.84 € | +26.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.00 € | 5.99 € | +19.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.06 € | 0.87 € | -18.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.71 € | 1.45 € | -15.1 % |
| 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 € | 3.38 € | +73.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 22.64 € | 30.00 € | +32.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.07 € | 6.65 € | +9.5 % |
| 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) | 26,309.73 € | 27,842.67 € | +5.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 133.94 € | 296.74 € | +121.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 17.99 € | 27.59 € | +53.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.75 € | 45.71 € | +44.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.39 € | 33.94 € | -13.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 13.25 € | 21.00 € | +58.5 % |
| 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 | 424.42 € | 400.01 € | -5.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,169.33 € | 12,048.30 € | +47.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 74.87 € | 79.18 € | +5.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 30.83 € | 37.42 € | +21.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 77.54 € | 85.67 € | +10.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 89.80 € | 114.05 € | +27.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 963.10 € | 911.93 € | -5.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 728.49 € | 694.47 € | -4.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,565.01 € | 1,668.01 € | +6.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,089.23 € | 1,282.79 € | +17.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 336.79 € | 522.14 € | +55.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 195.87 € | 418.02 € | +113.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,768.52 € | 3,277.38 € | +85.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.49 | 3.59 | +3.0 % |
| Last update: | July 2024 | July 2024 | |
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