Cost of Living Comparison Between Spain and Germany 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Germany is 33.7% higher than in Spain (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Germany is 26.5% higher than in Spain | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 7.6% higher than in Spain | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 24.1% higher than in Spain | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 30.5% higher than in Spain | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 31.4% higher than in Spain | |
Restaurants | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.00 € | 15.00 € | +7.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 50.00 € | 65.00 € | +30.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.00 € | 10.00 € | +11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.00 € | 4.50 € | +50.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.50 € | 4.00 € | +14.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.00 € | 3.47 € | +73.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.15 € | 2.87 € | +33.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.59 € | 2.58 € | +62.0 % |
Markets | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.94 € | 4.17 € | +5.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.20 € | 1.75 € | +46.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.63 € | 1.32 € | +108.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.57 € | 3.33 € | +29.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.48 € | 5.81 € | +5.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.29 € | 5.61 € | +70.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.16 € | 7.73 € | +25.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.94 € | 1.25 € | +32.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.78 € | 0.71 € | -8.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.80 € | 0.90 € | +12.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.01 € | 1.91 € | +89.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.70 € | 0.62 € | -10.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.74 € | 0.64 € | -14.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.11 € | 1.64 € | +47.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.66 € | 0.92 € | +40.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.00 € | 5.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.09 € | 0.93 € | -14.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.78 € | 1.44 € | -19.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.50 € | 8.20 € | +49.1 % |
Transportation | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.50 € | 3.10 € | +106.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 30.00 € | 50.00 € | +66.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.60 € | 4.70 € | +30.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.08 € | 4.02 € | +93.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 23.00 € | 33.00 € | +43.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.87 € | 6.58 € | +12.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,365.00 € | 27,180.00 € | -18.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,738.32 € | 32,223.98 € | +20.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 130.47 € | 302.00 € | +131.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 17.60 € | 24.46 € | +39.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.59 € | 44.89 € | +51.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.97 € | 34.99 € | -12.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 13.63 € | 21.55 € | +58.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 8.00 € | 12.00 € | +50.0 % |
Childcare | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 437.77 € | 415.62 € | -5.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,464.62 € | 12,785.03 € | +51.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 74.39 € | 81.55 € | +9.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 31.42 € | 38.12 € | +21.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 77.71 € | 88.17 € | +13.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 90.90 € | 115.38 € | +26.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 937.81 € | 885.78 € | -5.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 713.75 € | 676.13 € | -5.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,469.19 € | 1,671.33 € | +13.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,064.21 € | 1,270.53 € | +19.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 340.57 € | 515.53 € | +51.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 212.02 € | 409.38 € | +93.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Spain Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,709.13 € | 2,840.48 € | +66.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.52 | 3.98 | +13.0 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | March 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 1611 | 2820 |
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