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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

PLNEURUSD

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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 9.76 PLN (2.63 USD) in Spain and 12.46 PLN (3.36 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 21.7% lower in Spain.

9.76 PLN
12.46 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 8.09 PLN (2.18 USD) in Spain and 7.66 PLN (2.06 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in Germany.

8.09 PLN
7.66 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 62.56 PLN (16.85 USD) in Spain and 70.35 PLN (18.95 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 11.1% lower in Spain.

62.56 PLN
70.35 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 29.76 PLN (8.02 USD) in Spain and 25.69 PLN (6.92 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 13.7% lower in Germany.

29.76 PLN
25.69 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 33.31 PLN (8.97 USD) in Spain and 43.5 PLN (11.72 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 23.4% lower in Spain.

33.31 PLN
43.50 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 25.69 PLN (6.92 USD) in Spain and 37.25 PLN (10.03 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 31% lower in Spain.

25.69 PLN
37.25 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 5.18 PLN (1.4 USD) in Spain and 4.28 PLN (1.15 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 17.4% lower in Germany.

5.18 PLN
4.28 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 12.72 PLN (3.43 USD) for 12 eggs in Spain and 14.82 PLN (3.99 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 14.2% lower in Spain.

12.72 PLN
14.82 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.39 PLN (2.26 USD) in Spain and 6.81 PLN (1.83 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in Germany.

8.39 PLN
6.81 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 61.18 PLN (16.48 USD) in Spain and 51.64 PLN (13.91 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in Germany.

61.18 PLN
51.64 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 5.1 PLN (1.37 USD) in Spain and 5.99 PLN (1.61 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 14.9% lower in Spain.

5.10 PLN
5.99 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 6.29 PLN (1.7 USD) in Spain and 7.62 PLN (2.05 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 17.5% lower in Spain.

6.29 PLN
7.62 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 53.87 PLN (14.51 USD) in Spain and 54.17 PLN (14.59 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 0.6% lower in Spain.

53.87 PLN
54.17 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.54 PLN (1.22 USD) in Spain and 4.92 PLN (1.33 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 7.7% lower in Spain.

4.54 PLN
4.92 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 7.88 PLN (2.12 USD) in Spain and 6.29 PLN (1.7 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in Germany.

7.88 PLN
6.29 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 9.55 PLN (2.57 USD) in Spain and 9.68 PLN (2.61 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 1.3% lower in Spain.

9.55 PLN
9.68 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 7.71 PLN (2.08 USD) in Spain and 7.45 PLN (2.01 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in Germany.

7.71 PLN
7.45 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 6.25 PLN (1.68 USD) in Spain and 11.9 PLN (3.21 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in Spain.

6.25 PLN
11.90 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 40.76 PLN (10.98 USD) in Spain and 56.06 PLN (15.1 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 27.3% lower in Spain.

40.76 PLN
56.06 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 10.19 PLN (2.75 USD) in Spain and 14.22 PLN (3.83 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 28.3% lower in Spain.

10.19 PLN
14.22 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.6 PLN (0.97 USD) in Spain and 3.98 PLN (1.07 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in Spain.

3.60 PLN
3.98 PLN

Restaurant

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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 11.65 PLN (3.14 USD) in Spain and 16.53 PLN (4.45 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 29.5% lower in Spain.

11.65 PLN
16.53 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 11.69 PLN (3.15 USD) in Spain and 12.93 PLN (3.48 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 9.6% lower in Spain.

11.69 PLN
12.93 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 14.99 PLN (4.04 USD) in Spain and 19.27 PLN (5.19 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 22.2% lower in Spain.

14.99 PLN
19.27 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 17.13 PLN (4.61 USD) in Spain and 17.13 PLN (4.61 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 0% lower in Germany.

17.13 PLN
17.13 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 42.82 PLN (11.53 USD) in Spain and 51.34 PLN (13.83 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 16.6% lower in Spain.

42.82 PLN
51.34 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 256.91 PLN (69.2 USD) in Spain and 299.73 PLN (80.74 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 14.3% lower in Spain.

256.91 PLN
299.73 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 64.23 PLN (17.3 USD) in Spain and 64.23 PLN (17.3 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 0% lower in Germany.

64.23 PLN
64.23 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 7.92 PLN (2.13 USD) in Spain and 11.09 PLN (2.99 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in Spain.

7.92 PLN
11.09 PLN

Fuel

PLNEURUSD

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 6.18 PLN (1.66 USD) in Spain and 7.02 PLN (1.89 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 12% lower in Spain.

6.18 PLN
7.02 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.51 PLN (1.75 USD) in Spain and 7.34 PLN (1.98 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 11.3% lower in Spain.

6.51 PLN
7.34 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.09 PLN (1.1 USD) in Spain and 4.58 PLN (1.23 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 10.7% lower in Spain.

4.09 PLN
4.58 PLN

Transportation

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

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 181.98 PLN (49.02 USD) in Spain and 252.63 PLN (68.05 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 28% lower in Spain.

181.98 PLN
252.63 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 6.42 PLN (1.73 USD) in Spain and 14.99 PLN (4.04 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 57.2% lower in Spain.

6.42 PLN
14.99 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 107.05 PLN (28.83 USD) in Spain and 157.36 PLN (42.39 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 32% lower in Spain.

107.05 PLN
157.36 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.57 PLN (1.5 USD) in Spain and 9.85 PLN (2.65 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in Spain.

5.57 PLN
9.85 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 14.99 PLN (4.04 USD) in Spain and 21.41 PLN (5.77 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 30% lower in Spain.

14.99 PLN
21.41 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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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 42.82 PLN (11.53 USD) in Spain and 54.59 PLN (14.71 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 21.6% lower in Spain.

42.82 PLN
54.59 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 196.2 PLN (52.85 USD) in Spain and 141.86 PLN (38.21 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 27.7% lower in Germany.

196.20 PLN
141.86 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 65.64 PLN (17.68 USD) in Spain and 104.56 PLN (28.17 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in Spain.

65.64 PLN
104.56 PLN

Flats for rent

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Spain vs. Germany - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.06 times more 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 6046 PLN (1628.63 USD) in Spain and 5379 PLN (1448.78 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 11% lower in Germany.

6 046 PLN
5 379 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 4198 PLN (1130.66 USD) in Spain and 4018 PLN (1082.3 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 4.3% lower in Germany.

4 198 PLN
4 018 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 10839 PLN (2919.47 USD) in Spain and 10117 PLN (2725.25 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in Germany.

10 839 PLN
10 117 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 7162 PLN (1929.21 USD) in Spain and 7231 PLN (1947.75 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 1% lower in Spain.

7 162 PLN
7 231 PLN

Flats for sale

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Spain vs. Germany - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.15 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 29190 PLN (7862.67 USD) in Spain and 31536 PLN (8494.56 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 7.4% lower in Spain.

29 190 PLN
31 536 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 17821 PLN (4800.24 USD) in Spain and 22638 PLN (6097.76 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 21.3% lower in Spain.

17 821 PLN
22 638 PLN

Salary

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

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 9141 PLN (2462.24 USD) in Spain and 12938 PLN (3485.11 USD) in Germany. The average salary is 29.3% lower in Spain.

9 141 PLN
12 938 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

402 PLN
366 PLN

Two stars

455 PLN
360 PLN

Three stars

638 PLN
417 PLN

Four stars

807 PLN
489 PLN

Five stars

1 693 PLN
1 597 PLN

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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