Cost of Living Comparison Between Spain and France 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in France is 33.7% higher than in Spain (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in France is 22.0% higher than in Spain | |
| Rent Prices in France are 8.3% lower than in Spain | |
| Restaurant Prices in France are 21.8% higher than in Spain | |
| Groceries Prices in France are 48.0% higher than in Spain | |
| Local Purchasing Power in France is 11.1% higher than in Spain | |
Restaurants | Spain Edit |
France Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.00 € | 15.00 € | +7.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 50.00 € | 60.00 € | +20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.00 € | 10.00 € | +11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.00 € | 6.00 € | +100.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.00 € | 5.00 € | +66.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.96 € | 3.15 € | +61.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.10 € | 2.80 € | +33.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.58 € | 1.94 € | +23.4 % |
Markets | Spain Edit |
France Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.93 € | 4.36 € | +10.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.18 € | 1.64 € | +38.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.62 € | 1.03 € | +65.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.54 € | 3.76 € | +48.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.48 € | 7.96 € | +45.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.27 € | 5.54 € | +69.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.13 € | 8.41 € | +37.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.93 € | 1.27 € | +36.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.78 € | 0.93 € | +19.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.81 € | 1.24 € | +53.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.01 € | 1.47 € | +45.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.69 € | 0.93 € | +33.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.74 € | 0.97 € | +31.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.11 € | 1.36 € | +22.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.67 € | 0.67 € | +1.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.00 € | 7.00 € | +40.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.09 € | 2.20 € | +102.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.78 € | 2.74 € | +53.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.50 € | 11.50 € | +109.1 % |
Transportation | Spain Edit |
France Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.50 € | 1.80 € | +20.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 30.00 € | 63.00 € | +110.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.50 € | 3.00 € | -14.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.04 € | 2.96 € | +44.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 22.00 € | 27.00 € | +22.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.88 € | 6.79 € | +15.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,365.00 € | 32,395.00 € | -2.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,646.68 € | 31,773.56 € | +19.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Spain Edit |
France Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 133.58 € | 189.53 € | +41.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 17.49 € | 23.70 € | +35.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.13 € | 29.68 € | -1.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Spain Edit |
France Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.84 € | 32.41 € | -18.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 13.31 € | 16.06 € | +20.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 8.00 € | 12.00 € | +50.0 % |
Childcare | Spain Edit |
France Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 432.43 € | 695.46 € | +60.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,131.58 € | 10,478.25 € | +28.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Spain Edit |
France Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 73.90 € | 88.99 € | +20.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 30.88 € | 37.81 € | +22.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 77.86 € | 89.86 € | +15.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 90.10 € | 122.17 € | +35.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Spain Edit |
France Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 960.17 € | 769.71 € | -19.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 726.64 € | 594.09 € | -18.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,506.28 € | 1,430.98 € | -5.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,074.38 € | 1,120.02 € | +4.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Spain Edit |
France Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 340.32 € | 543.39 € | +59.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 208.64 € | 366.48 € | +75.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Spain Edit |
France Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,739.82 € | 2,356.79 € | +35.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.54 | 3.66 | +3.4 % |
| Last update: | January 2025 | January 2025 | |
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