Cost of Living in Spain
The cost of living in Spain is said to be one of the lowest in Western Europe. The total living expenses in Spain depend on what city you chose to live in, the size of the house you're renting in, and your lifestyle.
To give you an idea about prices in Spain, please check the table below and this link for prices updated in real time.
|
Item |
Bilbao (in US $) |
Barcelona (in US $) |
Madrid (in US $) |
|
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
14.16 |
14.16 |
14.16 |
|
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
58.99 |
58.99 |
53.09 |
|
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
9.44 |
9.44 |
9.44 |
|
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) |
2.95 |
3.54 |
3.54 |
|
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) |
3.54 |
3.54 |
3.54 |
|
Cappuccino (regular) |
1.85 |
2.12 |
2.27 |
|
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) |
2.43 |
2.16 |
2.29 |
|
Water (0.33 liter bottle) |
1.27 |
1.57 |
1.69 |
|
Milk (regular), (1 liter) |
1.13 |
1.06 |
0.99 |
|
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) |
1.42 |
1.56 |
1.10 |
|
Rice (white), (1kg) |
1.13 |
1.35 |
1.23 |
|
Eggs (regular) (12) |
2.60 |
2.40 |
2.27 |
|
Local Cheese (1kg) |
18.88 |
11.95 |
13.65 |
|
Chicken Fillets (1kg) |
7.87 |
7.49 |
7.43 |
|
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
16.22 |
14.08 |
13.26 |
|
Apples (1kg) |
2.40 |
2.30 |
2.25 |
|
Banana (1kg) |
1.84 |
2.15 |
2.23 |
|
Oranges (1kg) |
1.95 |
1.94 |
1.94 |
|
Tomato (1kg) |
2.33 |
2.13 |
2.17 |
|
Potato (1kg) |
1.71 |
1.43 |
1.42 |
|
Onion (1kg) |
1.57 |
1.41 |
1.59 |
|
Lettuce (1 head) |
1.15 |
1.19 |
1.18 |
|
Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.64 |
0.83 |
0.93 |
|
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
6.49 |
6.49 |
5.90 |
|
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
1.21 |
1.28 |
1.32 |
|
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) |
2.27 |
2.05 |
1.99 |
|
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
6.02 |
5.90 |
5.90 |
Source: numbeo.com
Since lunch is Spain's biggest meal of the day, as a foreigner or an expatriate in the country, choosing the lunch of the day on the menu is the best value. As for grocery shopping, an estimation of €50 to €60 ($60 to $70) is enough for a foreign individual's weekly budget, make it €100 ($120) if you are a couple - considering you do not eat out a lot. Spain's basic food products do not cost a lot, thanks to its warm climate. Most of the somewhat gourmet fruits and vegetable items in America - are locally produced here in Spain. A single person living in Spain has approximately €1,500 ($1,800) monthly costs. Don't forget the Spanish sunrise and sunset that you can get for free!
