Cost of Living Comparison Between Netherlands and Spain 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Spain is 27.7% lower than in Netherlands (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Spain is 29.5% lower than in Netherlands | |
| Rent Prices in Spain are 33.9% lower than in Netherlands | |
| Restaurant Prices in Spain are 31.7% lower than in Netherlands | |
| Groceries Prices in Spain are 24.0% lower than in Netherlands | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Spain is 24.7% lower than in Netherlands | |
Restaurants | Netherlands Edit |
Spain Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 18.00 € | 14.00 € | -22.2 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 € | 50.00 € | -37.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12.00 € | 9.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.61 € | 3.00 € | -46.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 € | 3.20 € | -36.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.47 € | 1.95 € | -43.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.90 € | 2.12 € | -26.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.38 € | 1.58 € | -33.6 % |
Markets | Netherlands Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.15 € | 3.94 € | -5.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.60 € | 1.19 € | -25.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.26 € | 0.63 € | -50.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.20 € | 2.55 € | -39.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.41 € | 5.51 € | +1.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.41 € | 3.29 € | -48.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.81 € | 6.14 € | -9.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.83 € | 0.93 € | +12.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.99 € | 0.78 € | -20.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.76 € | 0.81 € | +6.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.53 € | 1.01 € | -34.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.83 € | 0.70 € | -16.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.82 € | 0.74 € | -9.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.08 € | 1.11 € | +2.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.75 € | 0.67 € | -10.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.00 € | 5.00 € | -16.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.30 € | 1.09 € | -16.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.35 € | 1.79 € | -23.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 11.10 € | 5.50 € | -50.5 % |
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 € | 2.08 € | -46.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 € | 22.59 € | -24.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.30 € | 5.99 € | -17.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,000.00 € | 33,365.00 € | +4.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,293.12 € | 26,905.95 € | -11.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Netherlands Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 226.90 € | 133.82 € | -41.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 22.17 € | 17.59 € | -20.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 41.17 € | 30.61 € | -25.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Netherlands Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.22 € | 39.71 € | +9.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 18.87 € | 13.26 € | -29.7 % |
| 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 | 1,813.34 € | 433.10 € | -76.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 7,647.17 € | 8,096.76 € | +5.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Netherlands Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 80.17 € | 74.94 € | -6.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 33.70 € | 30.83 € | -8.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 89.52 € | 78.47 € | -12.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 108.92 € | 91.50 € | -16.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Netherlands Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,404.81 € | 965.21 € | -31.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,123.98 € | 731.85 € | -34.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,215.91 € | 1,514.83 € | -31.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,743.45 € | 1,077.35 € | -38.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Netherlands Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 534.06 € | 344.51 € | -35.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 402.86 € | 207.32 € | -48.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Netherlands Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,289.90 € | 1,744.46 € | -47.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.32 | 3.54 | -18.0 % |
| Last update: | December 2024 | December 2024 | |
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