Cost of Living in Spain
Summary of cost of living in Spain:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,994.6$ (2,550.4€), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 828.9$ (706.0€), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Spain is, on average, 24.7% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Spain is, on average, 43.5% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 16.92 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 58.71 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 11.74 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 3.52 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.11 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 2.41 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.58 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.89 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.22 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.42 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.75 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.19 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.56 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.91 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 7.32 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.14 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.95 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.96 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.19 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.84 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.92 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.34 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.79 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.87 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.31 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.19 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 6.66 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.76 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 35.22 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 4.11 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.46 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 27.01 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.79 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 36,985.72 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 30,945.33 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 154.89 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 19.22 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 33.83 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 47.80 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 16.22 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 9.39 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 574.64 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 10,746.68 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 89.00 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 37.77 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 92.75 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 108.20 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,035.25 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 820.26 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,646.48 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,230.67 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 412.15 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 251.76 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,100.94 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.37 |
Prices in Spain
This country had 18804 entries in the past 12 months by 2096 different contributors.
Last update: 13 December 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 13 December 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Sources and References
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madrid | 60.6 | 36.3 | 49.8 | 55.0 | 63.7 | 102.1 | |
| Barcelona | 60.0 | 36.6 | 49.6 | 55.4 | 63.9 | 87.5 | |
| Valladolid | 60.0 | 16.0 | 40.4 | 63.8 | 59.4 | 110.9 | |
| Malaga | 52.2 | 30.6 | 42.6 | 49.1 | 57.9 | 80.8 | |
| Alicante | 51.3 | 22.6 | 38.5 | 51.1 | 53.8 | 99.0 | |
| Valencia | 50.9 | 29.1 | 41.2 | 46.0 | 55.8 | 108.6 | |
| Seville (Sevilla) | 50.6 | 21.8 | 37.8 | 51.8 | 48.8 | 94.9 |
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Cost of Living in Asturias / Asturies
Cost of Living in Cantabria
Cost of Living in Castilla y León
Cost of Living in Castilla-La Mancha
Cost of Living in Catalunya
Cost of Living in Ceuta
Cost of Living in Comunidad de Madrid
Cost of Living in Comunitat Valenciana
Cost of Living in Euskadi
Cost of Living in Extremadura
Cost of Living in Galicia
Cost of Living in Illes Balears
Cost of Living in La Rioja
Cost of Living in Las Palmas
Cost of Living in Melilla
Cost of Living in Navarra - Nafarroa
Cost of Living in Región de Murcia
Cost of Living in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
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