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Cost of Living & Prices:
Spain vs. Germany

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

EURUSD

Spain vs. Germany - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.19 times less for grocery shopping in Spain than in Germany.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.16 EUR (2.34 USD) in Spain and 2.57 EUR (2.79 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 16% lower in Spain.

2.16 EUR
2.57 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.89 EUR (2.05 USD) in Spain and 1.71 EUR (1.86 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in Germany.

1.89 EUR
1.71 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 12.21 EUR (13.25 USD) in Spain and 14.23 EUR (15.44 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 14.2% lower in Spain.

12.21 EUR
14.23 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 5.6 EUR (6.08 USD) in Spain and 5.75 EUR (6.24 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 2.6% lower in Spain.

5.60 EUR
5.75 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.4 EUR (8.03 USD) in Spain and 9.79 EUR (10.63 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 24.4% lower in Spain.

7.40 EUR
9.79 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 5.1 EUR (5.54 USD) in Spain and 8 EUR (8.68 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 36.3% lower in Spain.

5.10 EUR
8.00 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.99 EUR (1.07 USD) in Spain and 1.06 EUR (1.15 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 6.6% lower in Spain.

0.99 EUR
1.06 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.38 EUR (2.58 USD) for 12 eggs in Spain and 2.8 EUR (3.04 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 15% lower in Spain.

2.38 EUR
2.80 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.52 EUR (1.65 USD) in Spain and 1.49 EUR (1.62 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 2% lower in Germany.

1.52 EUR
1.49 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 15.18 EUR (16.48 USD) in Spain and 12.82 EUR (13.91 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 15.5% lower in Germany.

15.18 EUR
12.82 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.06 EUR (1.15 USD) in Spain and 1.4 EUR (1.52 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 24.3% lower in Spain.

1.06 EUR
1.40 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.15 EUR (1.25 USD) in Spain and 1.68 EUR (1.82 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 31.5% lower in Spain.

1.15 EUR
1.68 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 10.63 EUR (11.54 USD) in Spain and 13.03 EUR (14.14 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 18.4% lower in Spain.

10.63 EUR
13.03 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.9 EUR (0.98 USD) in Spain and 1.17 EUR (1.27 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in Spain.

0.90 EUR
1.17 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.35 EUR (1.47 USD) in Spain and 1.44 EUR (1.56 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 6.2% lower in Spain.

1.35 EUR
1.44 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.77 EUR (1.92 USD) in Spain and 2.43 EUR (2.64 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 27.2% lower in Spain.

1.77 EUR
2.43 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.27 EUR (1.38 USD) in Spain and 1.82 EUR (1.98 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 30.2% lower in Spain.

1.27 EUR
1.82 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.25 EUR (1.36 USD) in Spain and 2.37 EUR (2.57 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 47.3% lower in Spain.

1.25 EUR
2.37 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 10.12 EUR (10.98 USD) in Spain and 13.91 EUR (15.1 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 27.2% lower in Spain.

10.12 EUR
13.91 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.96 EUR (2.13 USD) in Spain and 3.05 EUR (3.31 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 35.7% lower in Spain.

1.96 EUR
3.05 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.69 EUR (0.75 USD) in Spain and 0.67 EUR (0.73 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 2.9% lower in Germany.

0.69 EUR
0.67 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

Spain vs. Germany - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.17 times less for meals in restaurants in Spain than in Germany.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.13 EUR (2.31 USD) in Spain and 3.29 EUR (3.57 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in Spain.

2.13 EUR
3.29 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.36 EUR (2.56 USD) in Spain and 2.54 EUR (2.76 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 7.1% lower in Spain.

2.36 EUR
2.54 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 3.5 EUR (3.8 USD) in Spain and 4 EUR (4.34 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 12.5% lower in Spain.

3.50 EUR
4.00 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.5 EUR (3.8 USD) in Spain and 4 EUR (4.34 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 12.5% lower in Spain.

3.50 EUR
4.00 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8 EUR (8.68 USD) in Spain and 9.21 EUR (10 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 13.1% lower in Spain.

8.00 EUR
9.21 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 50 EUR (54.27 USD) in Spain and 60 EUR (65.12 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Spain.

50.00 EUR
60.00 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 12 EUR (13.02 USD) in Spain and 12 EUR (13.02 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 0% lower in Germany.

12.00 EUR
12.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.64 EUR (1.78 USD) in Spain and 2.02 EUR (2.19 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in Spain.

1.64 EUR
2.02 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.38 EUR (1.5 USD) in Spain and 1.59 EUR (1.73 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 13.2% lower in Spain.

1.38 EUR
1.59 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.5 EUR (1.62 USD) in Spain and 1.68 EUR (1.83 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 10.7% lower in Spain.

1.50 EUR
1.68 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 0.95 EUR (1.03 USD) in Spain and 1.05 EUR (1.14 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in Spain.

0.95 EUR
1.05 EUR

Transportation

EURUSD

Spain vs. Germany - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.54 times less for transportation in Spain than in Germany.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 54.6 EUR (59.26 USD) in Spain and 85 EUR (92.26 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in Spain.

54.60 EUR
85.00 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.5 EUR (1.63 USD) in Spain and 3 EUR (3.26 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 50% lower in Spain.

1.50 EUR
3.00 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 22 EUR (23.88 USD) in Spain and 33 EUR (35.82 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Spain.

22.00 EUR
33.00 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.1 EUR (1.19 USD) in Spain and 2.1 EUR (2.28 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in Spain.

1.10 EUR
2.10 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.5 EUR (3.8 USD) in Spain and 4.3 EUR (4.67 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 18.6% lower in Spain.

3.50 EUR
4.30 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSD

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 9 EUR (9.77 USD) in Spain and 12 EUR (13.02 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 25% lower in Spain.

9.00 EUR
12.00 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 41.41 EUR (44.95 USD) in Spain and 38.58 EUR (41.87 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 6.8% lower in Germany.

41.41 EUR
38.58 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 12.54 EUR (13.61 USD) in Spain and 19.6 EUR (21.27 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 36% lower in Spain.

12.54 EUR
19.60 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

Spain vs. Germany - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.26 times less for renting an apartment in Spain than in Germany.

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 1009 EUR (1095.47 USD) in Spain and 1280 EUR (1389.71 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 21.2% lower in Spain.

1 009 EUR
1 280 EUR

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 791.18 EUR (858.73 USD) in Spain and 908.82 EUR (986.41 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 12.9% lower in Spain.

791.18 EUR
908.82 EUR

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 1749 EUR (1898.56 USD) in Spain and 2300 EUR (2496.37 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 24% lower in Spain.

1 749 EUR
2 300 EUR

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 1268 EUR (1376.3 USD) in Spain and 1601 EUR (1737.15 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 20.8% lower in Spain.

1 268 EUR
1 601 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

Spain vs. Germany - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.53 times less for buying an apartment in Spain than in Germany.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 5383 EUR (5843.1 USD) in Spain and 8113 EUR (8805.93 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 33.6% lower in Spain.

5 383 EUR
8 113 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 3557 EUR (3860.43 USD) in Spain and 5532 EUR (6004.57 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 35.7% lower in Spain.

3 557 EUR
5 532 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

Spain vs. Germany - average salary. The average salary in Spain is 1.51 times lower than in Germany.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1989 EUR (2158.31 USD) in Spain and 3001 EUR (3257.36 USD) in Germany. The average salary is 33.7% lower in Spain.

1 989 EUR
3 001 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

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

One star

99.9 EUR
90.8 EUR

Two stars

113 EUR
89.3 EUR

Three stars

158 EUR
104 EUR

Four stars

200 EUR
121 EUR

Five stars

420 EUR
396 EUR

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

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