Cost of Living Comparison Between Spain and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Germany is 33.2% higher than in Spain (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Germany is 26.4% higher than in Spain | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 8.2% higher than in Spain | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 24.1% higher than in Spain | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 29.5% higher than in Spain | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 30.5% higher than in Spain | |
Restaurants | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.00 € | 15.00 € | +7.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 50.00 € | 65.00 € | +30.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.00 € | 10.00 € | +11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.00 € | 4.50 € | +50.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.50 € | 4.00 € | +14.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.02 € | 3.51 € | +73.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.18 € | 2.89 € | +32.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.60 € | 2.58 € | +61.1 % |
Markets | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.95 € | 4.18 € | +6.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.22 € | 1.75 € | +43.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.64 € | 1.33 € | +106.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.61 € | 3.32 € | +27.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.61 € | 5.81 € | +3.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.30 € | 5.52 € | +67.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.16 € | 7.80 € | +26.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.97 € | 1.26 € | +30.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.80 € | 0.72 € | -9.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.81 € | 0.90 € | +10.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.01 € | 1.90 € | +88.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.71 € | 0.62 € | -13.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.76 € | 0.63 € | -16.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.14 € | 1.63 € | +43.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.66 € | 0.94 € | +41.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.00 € | 5.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.11 € | 0.93 € | -15.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.82 € | 1.44 € | -20.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.50 € | 8.50 € | +54.5 % |
Transportation | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.50 € | 3.20 € | +113.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 30.00 € | 58.00 € | +93.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.85 € | 4.80 € | +24.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.09 € | 3.86 € | +84.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 23.00 € | 32.00 € | +39.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.85 € | 6.54 € | +11.9 % |
| 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) | 26,952.49 € | 32,462.45 € | +20.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 130.60 € | 302.77 € | +131.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 17.50 € | 23.62 € | +35.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.25 € | 44.93 € | +53.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.71 € | 35.06 € | -13.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 13.72 € | 21.43 € | +56.2 % |
| 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 | 447.15 € | 406.16 € | -9.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,714.28 € | 13,439.10 € | +54.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 75.25 € | 80.64 € | +7.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 31.69 € | 38.01 € | +19.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 78.23 € | 88.02 € | +12.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 92.75 € | 115.09 € | +24.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 912.07 € | 886.40 € | -2.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 709.70 € | 670.56 € | -5.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,453.55 € | 1,658.79 € | +14.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,061.88 € | 1,259.02 € | +18.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 344.09 € | 505.91 € | +47.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 214.60 € | 399.29 € | +86.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,737.84 € | 2,867.49 € | +65.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.50 | 3.98 | +13.5 % |
| Last update: | 24 June 2025 | 24 June 2025 | |
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