Cost of Living Comparison Between Germany and Spain 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Spain is 25.5% lower than in Germany (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Spain is 20.7% lower than in Germany | |
| Rent Prices in Spain are 5.0% lower than in Germany | |
| Restaurant Prices in Spain are 19.7% lower than in Germany | |
| Groceries Prices in Spain are 24.0% lower than in Germany | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Spain is 22.6% lower than in Germany | |
Restaurants | Germany Edit |
Spain Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 14.00 € | -6.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 65.00 € | 50.00 € | -23.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 9.00 € | -10.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.30 € | 3.00 € | -30.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 3.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.44 € | 1.95 € | -43.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.82 € | 2.10 € | -25.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.51 € | 1.57 € | -37.5 % |
Markets | Germany Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.15 € | 3.94 € | -5.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.73 € | 1.18 € | -32.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.33 € | 0.62 € | -53.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.22 € | 2.54 € | -21.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.76 € | 5.50 € | -4.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.79 € | 3.29 € | -43.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.79 € | 6.16 € | -20.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.22 € | 0.93 € | -24.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.68 € | 0.78 € | +15.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.91 € | 0.81 € | -11.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.97 € | 1.00 € | -48.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.64 € | 0.70 € | +9.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.67 € | 0.74 € | +10.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.67 € | 1.10 € | -34.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.83 € | 0.66 € | -20.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.99 € | 5.00 € | -16.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 0.91 € | 1.09 € | +19.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.49 € | 1.80 € | +20.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 8.20 € | 5.50 € | -32.9 % |
Transportation | Germany Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.10 € | 1.50 € | -51.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 49.00 € | 30.00 € | -38.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 € | 3.50 € | -22.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.54 € | 2.05 € | -42.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 € | 22.00 € | -26.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.58 € | 5.94 € | -9.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,180.00 € | 33,365.00 € | +22.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 31,974.53 € | 26,517.19 € | -17.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Germany Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 303.85 € | 133.36 € | -56.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 25.65 € | 17.54 € | -31.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 45.24 € | 30.45 € | -32.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Germany Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.84 € | 39.55 € | +13.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 21.34 € | 13.21 € | -38.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 € | 8.00 € | -33.3 % |
Childcare | Germany Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 424.12 € | 431.47 € | +1.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 12,790.87 € | 8,096.76 € | -36.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Germany Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 79.79 € | 74.58 € | -6.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 37.64 € | 30.76 € | -18.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 86.80 € | 78.13 € | -10.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 114.57 € | 90.79 € | -20.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Germany Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 894.45 € | 963.08 € | +7.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 673.89 € | 732.78 € | +8.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,678.12 € | 1,515.69 € | -9.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,268.70 € | 1,076.32 € | -15.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Germany Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 530.10 € | 341.36 € | -35.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 421.85 € | 207.70 € | -50.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Germany Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,832.49 € | 1,739.76 € | -38.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.98 | 3.54 | -11.0 % |
| Last update: | December 2024 | December 2024 | |
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