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Cost of Living & Prices:
Spain vs. Italy

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. Italy - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.21 times less for grocery shopping in Spain than in Italy.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.16 EUR (2.31 USD) in Spain and 2.28 EUR (2.44 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in Spain.

2.16 EUR
2.28 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.89 EUR (2.02 USD) in Spain and 1.84 EUR (1.97 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 2.6% lower in Italy.

1.89 EUR
1.84 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 12.21 EUR (13.04 USD) in Spain and 15.45 EUR (16.5 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 21% lower in Spain.

12.21 EUR
15.45 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 5.6 EUR (5.98 USD) in Spain and 6 EUR (6.41 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in Spain.

5.60 EUR
6.00 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.4 EUR (7.9 USD) in Spain and 9.61 EUR (10.27 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 23% lower in Spain.

7.40 EUR
9.61 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 5.1 EUR (5.45 USD) in Spain and 6 EUR (6.41 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 15% lower in Spain.

5.10 EUR
6.00 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.99 EUR (1.06 USD) in Spain and 1.48 EUR (1.58 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in Spain.

0.99 EUR
1.48 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.38 EUR (2.54 USD) for 12 eggs in Spain and 3.25 EUR (3.47 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 26.8% lower in Spain.

2.38 EUR
3.25 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.52 EUR (1.62 USD) in Spain and 2.2 EUR (2.35 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 30.9% lower in Spain.

1.52 EUR
2.20 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 15.43 EUR (16.48 USD) in Spain and 13.17 EUR (14.07 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in Italy.

15.43 EUR
13.17 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.06 EUR (1.13 USD) in Spain and 1.13 EUR (1.21 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 6.2% lower in Spain.

1.06 EUR
1.13 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.15 EUR (1.23 USD) in Spain and 1.59 EUR (1.7 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 27.7% lower in Spain.

1.15 EUR
1.59 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 10.63 EUR (11.36 USD) in Spain and 15.18 EUR (16.22 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 30% lower in Spain.

10.63 EUR
15.18 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.9 EUR (0.96 USD) in Spain and 1.6 EUR (1.71 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in Spain.

0.90 EUR
1.60 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.35 EUR (1.44 USD) in Spain and 1.57 EUR (1.68 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 14% lower in Spain.

1.35 EUR
1.57 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.77 EUR (1.89 USD) in Spain and 2.25 EUR (2.4 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 21.3% lower in Spain.

1.77 EUR
2.25 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.27 EUR (1.36 USD) in Spain and 1.58 EUR (1.69 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in Spain.

1.27 EUR
1.58 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.25 EUR (1.34 USD) in Spain and 2.2 EUR (2.35 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 43.2% lower in Spain.

1.25 EUR
2.20 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 10.28 EUR (10.98 USD) in Spain and 14.11 EUR (15.07 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 27.1% lower in Spain.

10.28 EUR
14.11 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.96 EUR (2.09 USD) in Spain and 2.66 EUR (2.84 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 26.3% lower in Spain.

1.96 EUR
2.66 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.69 EUR (0.74 USD) in Spain and 0.51 EUR (0.54 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 26.1% lower in Italy.

0.69 EUR
0.51 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

Spain vs. Italy - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.31 times less for meals in restaurants in Spain than in Italy.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.13 EUR (2.28 USD) in Spain and 1.48 EUR (1.58 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 30.5% lower in Italy.

2.13 EUR
1.48 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.36 EUR (2.52 USD) in Spain and 2.04 EUR (2.18 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 13.6% lower in Italy.

2.36 EUR
2.04 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 3.5 EUR (3.74 USD) in Spain and 5 EUR (5.34 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 30% lower in Spain.

3.50 EUR
5.00 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.5 EUR (3.74 USD) in Spain and 5 EUR (5.34 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 30% lower in Spain.

3.50 EUR
5.00 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8 EUR (8.55 USD) in Spain and 9 EUR (9.61 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 11.1% lower in Spain.

8.00 EUR
9.00 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 (53.41 USD) in Spain and 70 EUR (74.77 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in Spain.

50.00 EUR
70.00 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 12 EUR (12.82 USD) in Spain and 15 EUR (16.02 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 20% lower in Spain.

12.00 EUR
15.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.64 EUR (1.75 USD) in Spain and 1.11 EUR (1.19 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 32.3% lower in Italy.

1.64 EUR
1.11 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

Spain vs. Italy - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.09 times less for fuel in Spain than in Italy.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.54 EUR (1.65 USD) in Spain and 1.83 EUR (1.95 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 15.8% lower in Spain.

1.54 EUR
1.83 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.58 EUR (1.69 USD) in Spain and 1.86 EUR (1.99 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in Spain.

1.58 EUR
1.86 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 0.93 EUR (1 USD) in Spain and 0.71 EUR (0.76 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 23.7% lower in Italy.

0.93 EUR
0.71 EUR

Transportation

EURUSD

Spain vs. Italy - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.15 times more for transportation in Spain than in Italy.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 54.6 EUR (58.32 USD) in Spain and 35 EUR (37.39 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in Italy.

54.60 EUR
35.00 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.5 EUR (1.6 USD) in Spain and 1.5 EUR (1.6 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 0% lower in Italy.

1.50 EUR
1.50 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 22 EUR (23.5 USD) in Spain and 30 EUR (32.05 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in Spain.

22.00 EUR
30.00 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.1 EUR (1.18 USD) in Spain and 1.17 EUR (1.25 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 6% lower in Spain.

1.10 EUR
1.17 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.5 EUR (3.74 USD) in Spain and 4 EUR (4.27 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 12.5% lower in Spain.

3.50 EUR
4.00 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSD

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 9 EUR (9.61 USD) in Spain and 9 EUR (9.61 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 0% lower in Italy.

9.00 EUR
9.00 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 41.41 EUR (44.23 USD) in Spain and 51.18 EUR (54.67 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 19.1% lower in Spain.

41.41 EUR
51.18 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 (13.4 USD) in Spain and 17.5 EUR (18.69 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 28.3% lower in Spain.

12.54 EUR
17.50 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

Spain vs. Italy - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.07 times less for renting an apartment in Spain than in Italy.

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 (1078.14 USD) in Spain and 1005 EUR (1073.55 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 0.4% lower in Italy.

1 009 EUR
1 005 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 (845.14 USD) in Spain and 704.05 EUR (752.07 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 11% lower in Italy.

791.18 EUR
704.05 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 (1868.53 USD) in Spain and 2122 EUR (2266.6 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 17.6% lower in Spain.

1 749 EUR
2 122 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 (1354.53 USD) in Spain and 1307 EUR (1396.29 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 3% lower in Spain.

1 268 EUR
1 307 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

Spain vs. Italy - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.16 times less for buying an apartment in Spain than in Italy.

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 (5750.65 USD) in Spain and 6932 EUR (7404.6 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 22.3% lower in Spain.

5 383 EUR
6 932 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 (3799.35 USD) in Spain and 3411 EUR (3644.11 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 4.1% lower in Italy.

3 557 EUR
3 411 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

Spain vs. Italy - average salary. The average salary in Spain is 1.26 times higher than in Italy.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1989 EUR (2124.16 USD) in Spain and 1584 EUR (1691.93 USD) in Italy. The average salary is 20.4% lower in Italy.

1 989 EUR
1 584 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

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

One star

124 EUR
123 EUR

Two stars

143 EUR
146 EUR

Three stars

177 EUR
194 EUR

Four stars

229 EUR
266 EUR

Five stars

444 EUR
593 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Jun 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Jun 2024) • Spain: 20 cities, 1168 hotels • Italy: 20 cities, 1286 hotels

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