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Cost of Living & Prices:
Germany vs. Spain

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

PLNUSDEUR

Germany vs. Spain - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.11 times more for grocery shopping in Germany than in Spain.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 12.24 PLN (3.41 USD) in Germany and 9.59 PLN (2.67 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 21.7% lower in Spain.

12.24 PLN
9.59 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 7.53 PLN (2.1 USD) in Germany and 7.95 PLN (2.21 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in Germany.

7.53 PLN
7.95 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 69.1 PLN (19.25 USD) in Germany and 61.45 PLN (17.12 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 11.1% lower in Spain.

69.10 PLN
61.45 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 25.24 PLN (7.03 USD) in Germany and 29.23 PLN (8.14 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 13.7% lower in Germany.

25.24 PLN
29.23 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 42.73 PLN (11.9 USD) in Germany and 32.72 PLN (9.11 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 23.4% lower in Spain.

42.73 PLN
32.72 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 36.59 PLN (10.19 USD) in Germany and 25.24 PLN (7.03 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 31% lower in Spain.

36.59 PLN
25.24 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 4.21 PLN (1.17 USD) in Germany and 5.09 PLN (1.42 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 17.3% lower in Germany.

4.21 PLN
5.09 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 14.55 PLN (4.05 USD) for 12 eggs in Germany and 12.49 PLN (3.48 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 14.2% lower in Spain.

14.55 PLN
12.49 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.69 PLN (1.86 USD) in Germany and 8.24 PLN (2.3 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in Germany.

6.69 PLN
8.24 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 49.94 PLN (13.91 USD) in Germany and 59.17 PLN (16.48 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in Germany.

49.94 PLN
59.17 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 5.89 PLN (1.64 USD) in Germany and 5.01 PLN (1.39 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 14.9% lower in Spain.

5.89 PLN
5.01 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 7.49 PLN (2.09 USD) in Germany and 6.18 PLN (1.72 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 17.5% lower in Spain.

7.49 PLN
6.18 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 53.21 PLN (14.82 USD) in Germany and 52.91 PLN (14.74 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 0.6% lower in Spain.

53.21 PLN
52.91 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.84 PLN (1.35 USD) in Germany and 4.46 PLN (1.24 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 7.9% lower in Spain.

4.84 PLN
4.46 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 6.18 PLN (1.72 USD) in Germany and 7.74 PLN (2.16 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in Germany.

6.18 PLN
7.74 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 9.51 PLN (2.65 USD) in Germany and 9.38 PLN (2.61 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 1.4% lower in Spain.

9.51 PLN
9.38 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 7.32 PLN (2.04 USD) in Germany and 7.57 PLN (2.11 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 3.3% lower in Germany.

7.32 PLN
7.57 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 11.69 PLN (3.26 USD) in Germany and 6.14 PLN (1.71 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in Spain.

11.69 PLN
6.14 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 54.21 PLN (15.1 USD) in Germany and 39.42 PLN (10.98 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 27.3% lower in Spain.

54.21 PLN
39.42 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 13.96 PLN (3.89 USD) in Germany and 10.01 PLN (2.79 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 28.3% lower in Spain.

13.96 PLN
10.01 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.91 PLN (1.09 USD) in Germany and 3.53 PLN (0.98 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 9.7% lower in Spain.

3.91 PLN
3.53 PLN

Restaurant

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Germany vs. Spain - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.15 times more for meals in restaurants in Germany than in Spain.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 16.24 PLN (4.52 USD) in Germany and 11.44 PLN (3.19 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 29.6% lower in Spain.

16.24 PLN
11.44 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 12.7 PLN (3.54 USD) in Germany and 11.48 PLN (3.2 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 9.6% lower in Spain.

12.70 PLN
11.48 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 18.93 PLN (5.27 USD) in Germany and 14.72 PLN (4.1 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 22.2% lower in Spain.

18.93 PLN
14.72 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 16.82 PLN (4.69 USD) in Germany and 16.82 PLN (4.69 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 0% lower in Spain.

16.82 PLN
16.82 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 50.43 PLN (14.05 USD) in Germany and 42.06 PLN (11.71 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 16.6% lower in Spain.

50.43 PLN
42.06 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 294.42 PLN (82 USD) in Germany and 252.36 PLN (70.29 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 14.3% lower in Spain.

294.42 PLN
252.36 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 63.09 PLN (17.57 USD) in Germany and 63.09 PLN (17.57 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 0% lower in Spain.

63.09 PLN
63.09 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 10.89 PLN (3.03 USD) in Germany and 7.78 PLN (2.17 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in Spain.

10.89 PLN
7.78 PLN

Fuel

PLNUSDEUR

Germany vs. Spain - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.13 times more for fuel in Germany than in Spain.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 6.79 PLN (1.89 USD) in Germany and 5.97 PLN (1.66 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 12.1% lower in Spain.

6.79 PLN
5.97 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.09 PLN (1.98 USD) in Germany and 6.29 PLN (1.75 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 11.3% lower in Spain.

7.09 PLN
6.29 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.43 PLN (1.23 USD) in Germany and 3.96 PLN (1.1 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 10.6% lower in Spain.

4.43 PLN
3.96 PLN

Transportation

PLNUSDEUR

Germany vs. Spain - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.44 times more for transportation in Germany than in Spain.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 248.15 PLN (69.12 USD) in Germany and 178.75 PLN (49.79 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 28% lower in Spain.

248.15 PLN
178.75 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 14.72 PLN (4.1 USD) in Germany and 6.31 PLN (1.76 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in Spain.

14.72 PLN
6.31 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 154.57 PLN (43.05 USD) in Germany and 105.15 PLN (29.29 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 32% lower in Spain.

154.57 PLN
105.15 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 9.67 PLN (2.69 USD) in Germany and 5.47 PLN (1.52 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 43.4% lower in Spain.

9.67 PLN
5.47 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 21.03 PLN (5.86 USD) in Germany and 14.72 PLN (4.1 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 30% lower in Spain.

21.03 PLN
14.72 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNUSDEUR

Germany vs. Spain - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 53.63 PLN (14.94 USD) in Germany and 42.06 PLN (11.71 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 21.6% lower in Spain.

53.63 PLN
42.06 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 139.34 PLN (38.81 USD) in Germany and 192.72 PLN (53.68 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 27.7% lower in Germany.

139.34 PLN
192.72 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 102.71 PLN (28.61 USD) in Germany and 64.48 PLN (17.96 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in Spain.

102.71 PLN
64.48 PLN

Flats for rent

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Germany vs. Spain - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.06 times less for renting an apartment in Germany than in Spain.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 5283 PLN (1471.54 USD) in Germany and 5939 PLN (1654.21 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 11% lower in Germany.

5 283 PLN
5 939 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 3947 PLN (1099.3 USD) in Germany and 4123 PLN (1148.42 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 4.3% lower in Germany.

3 947 PLN
4 123 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 9938 PLN (2768.05 USD) in Germany and 10646 PLN (2965.32 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in Germany.

9 938 PLN
10 646 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 7103 PLN (1978.34 USD) in Germany and 7035 PLN (1959.51 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 1% lower in Spain.

7 103 PLN
7 035 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNUSDEUR

Germany vs. Spain - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.15 times more for buying an apartment in Germany than in Spain.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 30977 PLN (8627.98 USD) in Germany and 28673 PLN (7986.16 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 7.4% lower in Spain.

30 977 PLN
28 673 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 22237 PLN (6193.53 USD) in Germany and 17505 PLN (4875.64 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 21.3% lower in Spain.

22 237 PLN
17 505 PLN

Salary

PLNUSDEUR

Germany vs. Spain - average salary. The average salary in Germany is 1.42 times higher than in Spain.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 12709 PLN (3539.85 USD) in Germany and 8979 PLN (2500.91 USD) in Spain. The average salary is 29.3% lower in Spain.

12 709 PLN
8 979 PLN

Hotels

PLNUSDEUR

Germany vs. Spain - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

354 PLN
389 PLN

Two stars

348 PLN
440 PLN

Three stars

404 PLN
617 PLN

Four stars

473 PLN
781 PLN

Five stars

1 545 PLN
1 637 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Germany: 20 cities, 588 hotels • Spain: 20 cities, 1357 hotels

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