Cost of Living Comparison Between Netherlands and Spain 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Spain is 27.6% lower than in Netherlands (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Spain is 29.6% lower than in Netherlands | |
| Rent Prices in Spain are 34.2% lower than in Netherlands | |
| Restaurant Prices in Spain are 31.6% lower than in Netherlands | |
| Groceries Prices in Spain are 23.5% lower than in Netherlands | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Spain is 23.9% lower than in Netherlands | |
Restaurants | Netherlands Edit |
Spain Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 18.00 € | 13.00 € | -27.8 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 75.00 € | 50.00 € | -33.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 11.50 € | 9.00 € | -21.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.50 € | 3.00 € | -45.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.99 € | 3.00 € | -39.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.42 € | 1.92 € | -43.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.84 € | 2.06 € | -27.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.35 € | 1.54 € | -34.2 % |
Markets | Netherlands Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.14 € | 3.95 € | -4.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.59 € | 1.17 € | -26.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.27 € | 0.63 € | -50.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.21 € | 2.54 € | -39.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.40 € | 5.51 € | +2.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.47 € | 3.26 € | -49.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.79 € | 6.13 € | -9.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.82 € | 0.92 € | +13.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.99 € | 0.78 € | -21.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.76 € | 0.80 € | +5.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.54 € | 1.00 € | -34.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.84 € | 0.69 € | -16.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.83 € | 0.73 € | -11.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.08 € | 1.09 € | +1.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.73 € | 0.66 € | -8.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.99 € | 5.00 € | -16.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.29 € | 1.08 € | -16.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.37 € | 1.74 € | -26.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 10.00 € | 5.40 € | -46.0 % |
Transportation | Netherlands Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.40 € | 1.50 € | -55.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 80.00 € | 30.00 € | -62.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.60 € | 3.50 € | -2.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.86 € | 1.96 € | -49.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 € | 22.00 € | -26.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.30 € | 6.02 € | -17.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 31,000.00 € | 33,365.00 € | +7.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,414.65 € | 26,370.82 € | -13.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Netherlands Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 230.15 € | 134.37 € | -41.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 22.46 € | 17.76 € | -20.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 40.77 € | 31.11 € | -23.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Netherlands Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.74 € | 39.45 € | +7.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 17.35 € | 13.11 € | -24.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 13.00 € | 8.00 € | -38.5 % |
Childcare | Netherlands Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,750.98 € | 428.87 € | -75.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 7,735.80 € | 8,173.85 € | +5.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Netherlands Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 78.94 € | 74.51 € | -5.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 33.27 € | 30.83 € | -7.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 88.21 € | 78.28 € | -11.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 105.72 € | 90.51 € | -14.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Netherlands Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,412.95 € | 970.63 € | -31.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,130.32 € | 728.92 € | -35.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,247.30 € | 1,536.63 € | -31.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,758.65 € | 1,076.38 € | -38.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Netherlands Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 546.49 € | 340.47 € | -37.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 401.71 € | 202.03 € | -49.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Netherlands Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,249.64 € | 1,742.14 € | -46.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.33 | 3.55 | -18.1 % |
| Last update: | October 2024 | October 2024 | |
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