Cost of Living in Spain
Summary of cost of living in Spain:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,878.6$ (2,543.4€), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 813.1$ (718.4€), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Spain is, on average, 27.0% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Spain is, on average, 44.3% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.84 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 56.59 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.19 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.40 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.96 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.29 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.46 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.82 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.46 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.38 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.72 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.94 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.25 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.74 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.97 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.09 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.90 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.92 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.14 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.80 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.85 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.28 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.75 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.66 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.25 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.05 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 6.22 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.70 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 33.95 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.36 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.37 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 26.03 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.62 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 37,761.84 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,399.58 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 146.97 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 19.80 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 33.29 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 45.52 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 15.41 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.05 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 504.37 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,711.90 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 84.38 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 35.71 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 88.32 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 103.47 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,038.90 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 815.88 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,657.33 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,216.05 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 384.63 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 240.93 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,937.17 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.51 |
Prices in Spain
This country had 15597 entries in the past 12 months by 1726 different contributors.
Last update: 23 May 2025
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Last update: 23 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 | 56.6 | 34.5 | 46.8 | 55.3 | 58.9 | 85.2 | |
| Madrid | 54.4 | 33.7 | 45.2 | 51.5 | 58.0 | 97.4 | |
| Seville (Sevilla) | 46.8 | 20.5 | 35.1 | 50.7 | 43.4 | 107.5 | |
| Valencia | 46.8 | 25.4 | 37.2 | 45.6 | 51.8 | 117.8 | |
| Malaga | 46.7 | 26.6 | 37.8 | 44.3 | 46.9 | 90.9 | |
| Alicante | 45.8 | 20.1 | 34.4 | 44.7 | 50.3 | 110.2 |
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