Cost of Living in Spain
Summary of cost of living in Spain:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 29,232.7kr (2,544.0€), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 8,256.3kr (718.5€), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Spain is, on average, 26.6% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Spain is, on average, 44.0% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 160.87 kr | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 574.53 kr | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 103.42 kr | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 34.47 kr | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 40.22 kr | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 23.20 kr | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 24.97 kr | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 18.46 kr | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 45.31 kr | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 14.04 kr | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 7.33 kr | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 29.88 kr | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 63.50 kr | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 37.96 kr | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 70.78 kr | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 11.04 kr | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 9.10 kr | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 9.31 kr | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 11.57 kr | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 8.12 kr | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 8.65 kr | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 13.00 kr | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 7.66 kr | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 57.45 kr | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 12.70 kr | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 20.78 kr | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 63.20 kr | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 17.24 kr | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 344.72 kr | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 44.24 kr | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 24.04 kr | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 264.29 kr | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 67.26 kr | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 383,385.88 kr | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 308,638.83 kr | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 1,490.47 kr | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 201.07 kr | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 338.34 kr | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 462.12 kr | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 156.46 kr | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 91.93 kr | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 5,120.70 kr | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 98,602.31 kr | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 856.67 kr | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 362.60 kr | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 896.69 kr | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 1,050.54 kr | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 10,554.98 kr | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 8,278.73 kr | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 16,823.35 kr | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 12,354.74 kr | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 3,917.08 kr | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 2,444.96 kr | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 19,644.37 kr | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.52 |
Prices in Spain
This country had 15616 entries in the past 12 months by 1728 different contributors.
Last update: 25 May 2025
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Last update: 25 May 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Sources and References
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
By City in Spain
Rank |
City |
Cost of Living Index |
Rent Index |
Cost of Living Plus Rent Index |
Groceries Index |
Restaurant Price Index |
Local Purchasing Power Index |
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| Barcelona | 56.4 | 34.5 | 46.7 | 55.5 | 57.6 | 85.3 | |
| Madrid | 54.2 | 33.8 | 45.2 | 51.7 | 56.7 | 97.9 | |
| Seville (Sevilla) | 46.7 | 20.6 | 35.1 | 50.9 | 42.5 | 108.0 | |
| Valencia | 46.6 | 25.7 | 37.3 | 45.8 | 50.6 | 118.0 | |
| Malaga | 46.6 | 26.7 | 37.8 | 44.7 | 45.9 | 91.3 | |
| Alicante | 45.7 | 20.1 | 34.3 | 44.9 | 49.1 | 110.8 |
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