Cost of Living Comparison Between Germany and Spain 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Spain is 25.2% lower than in Germany (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Spain is 21.0% lower than in Germany | |
| Rent Prices in Spain are 7.2% lower than in Germany | |
| Restaurant Prices in Spain are 19.5% lower than in Germany | |
| Groceries Prices in Spain are 23.4% lower than in Germany | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Spain is 23.6% 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) | 4.50 € | 3.00 € | -33.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 3.50 € | -12.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.47 € | 1.99 € | -42.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.87 € | 2.16 € | -25.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.58 € | 1.59 € | -38.4 % |
Markets | Germany Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.17 € | 3.94 € | -5.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.75 € | 1.20 € | -31.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.33 € | 0.64 € | -52.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.33 € | 2.57 € | -22.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.81 € | 5.46 € | -6.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.57 € | 3.29 € | -41.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.74 € | 6.14 € | -20.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.26 € | 0.95 € | -24.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.72 € | 0.78 € | +9.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.90 € | 0.80 € | -10.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.90 € | 1.01 € | -47.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.62 € | 0.70 € | +12.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.63 € | 0.74 € | +17.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.63 € | 1.12 € | -31.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.92 € | 0.66 € | -28.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.00 € | 5.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 0.93 € | 1.10 € | +17.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.44 € | 1.80 € | +24.9 % |
| 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) | 50.00 € | 30.00 € | -40.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.65 € | 3.65 € | -21.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.02 € | 2.09 € | -48.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 33.00 € | 23.00 € | -30.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.57 € | 5.86 € | -10.7 % |
| 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) | 32,323.92 € | 26,809.34 € | -17.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Germany Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 303.26 € | 129.98 € | -57.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 24.40 € | 17.72 € | -27.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 44.88 € | 29.47 € | -34.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Germany Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.95 € | 39.90 € | +14.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 21.39 € | 13.61 € | -36.4 % |
| 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 | 412.17 € | 438.68 € | +6.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 12,745.82 € | 8,492.94 € | -33.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Germany Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 81.49 € | 74.23 € | -8.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 38.30 € | 31.41 € | -18.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 88.61 € | 77.72 € | -12.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 115.53 € | 91.08 € | -21.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Germany Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 880.77 € | 921.46 € | +4.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 666.38 € | 710.89 € | +6.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,660.39 € | 1,448.92 € | -12.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,258.91 € | 1,061.58 € | -15.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Germany Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 513.53 € | 339.02 € | -34.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 406.85 € | 211.07 € | -48.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Germany Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,835.72 € | 1,710.69 € | -39.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.98 | 3.52 | -11.5 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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