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Cost of Living & Prices:
Spain vs. Japan

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

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Spain vs. Japan - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.2 times less for grocery shopping in Spain than in Japan.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.16 EUR (2.32 USD) in Spain and 5.67 EUR (6.09 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in Spain.

2.16 EUR
5.67 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.89 EUR (2.03 USD) in Spain and 2.56 EUR (2.76 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 26.2% lower in Spain.

1.89 EUR
2.56 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 12.21 EUR (13.13 USD) in Spain and 18.11 EUR (19.48 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 32.6% lower in Spain.

12.21 EUR
18.11 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 5.6 EUR (6.02 USD) in Spain and 6.93 EUR (7.45 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 19.2% lower in Spain.

5.60 EUR
6.93 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.4 EUR (7.96 USD) in Spain and 6.44 EUR (6.92 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 13% lower in Japan.

7.40 EUR
6.44 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 5.1 EUR (5.48 USD) in Spain and 3.46 EUR (3.73 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 32.2% lower in Japan.

5.10 EUR
3.46 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 1.69 EUR (1.82 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 41.4% lower in Spain.

0.99 EUR
1.69 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.38 EUR (2.56 USD) for 12 eggs in Spain and 1.51 EUR (1.62 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in Japan.

2.38 EUR
1.51 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.52 EUR (1.63 USD) in Spain and 2.25 EUR (2.42 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 32.4% lower in Spain.

1.52 EUR
2.25 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 15.33 EUR (16.48 USD) in Spain and 10.76 EUR (11.57 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in Japan.

15.33 EUR
10.76 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.06 EUR (1.14 USD) in Spain and 1.09 EUR (1.17 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 2.8% lower in Spain.

1.06 EUR
1.09 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.15 EUR (1.24 USD) in Spain and 1.2 EUR (1.29 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 4.2% lower in Spain.

1.15 EUR
1.20 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 10.63 EUR (11.43 USD) in Spain and 10.87 EUR (11.69 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 2.2% lower in Spain.

10.63 EUR
10.87 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.9 EUR (0.97 USD) in Spain and 1.11 EUR (1.2 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in Spain.

0.90 EUR
1.11 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.35 EUR (1.45 USD) in Spain and 2.98 EUR (3.2 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in Spain.

1.35 EUR
2.98 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.77 EUR (1.9 USD) in Spain and 5.29 EUR (5.69 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in Spain.

1.77 EUR
5.29 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.27 EUR (1.37 USD) in Spain and 3.49 EUR (3.75 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in Spain.

1.27 EUR
3.49 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.25 EUR (1.34 USD) in Spain and 2.53 EUR (2.72 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Spain.

1.25 EUR
2.53 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 10.21 EUR (10.98 USD) in Spain and 11.89 EUR (12.78 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 14.1% lower in Spain.

10.21 EUR
11.89 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.96 EUR (2.11 USD) in Spain and 3.66 EUR (3.93 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in Spain.

1.96 EUR
3.66 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.69 EUR (0.74 USD) in Spain and 0.76 EUR (0.82 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 9.2% lower in Spain.

0.69 EUR
0.76 EUR

Restaurant

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Spain vs. Japan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.48 times more for meals in restaurants in Spain than in Japan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.13 EUR (2.29 USD) in Spain and 2.7 EUR (2.9 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 21.1% lower in Spain.

2.13 EUR
2.70 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.36 EUR (2.54 USD) in Spain and 0.97 EUR (1.04 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Japan.

2.36 EUR
0.97 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 3.5 EUR (3.76 USD) in Spain and 3.18 EUR (3.42 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 9.1% lower in Japan.

3.50 EUR
3.18 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.5 EUR (3.76 USD) in Spain and 4.04 EUR (4.35 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 13.4% lower in Spain.

3.50 EUR
4.04 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8 EUR (8.6 USD) in Spain and 4.04 EUR (4.35 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in Japan.

8.00 EUR
4.04 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 (53.76 USD) in Spain and 34.65 EUR (37.25 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in Japan.

50.00 EUR
34.65 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 12 EUR (12.9 USD) in Spain and 5.77 EUR (6.21 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Japan.

12.00 EUR
5.77 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.64 EUR (1.76 USD) in Spain and 0.68 EUR (0.73 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in Japan.

1.64 EUR
0.68 EUR

Fuel

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Spain vs. Japan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.53 times more for fuel in Spain than in Japan.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.53 EUR (1.65 USD) in Spain and 0.95 EUR (1.02 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in Japan.

1.53 EUR
0.95 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.57 EUR (1.69 USD) in Spain and 1.08 EUR (1.16 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in Japan.

1.57 EUR
1.08 EUR

LPG 1L

0.93 EUR
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Transportation

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Spain vs. Japan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.01 times less for transportation in Spain than in Japan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 54.6 EUR (58.71 USD) in Spain and 57.74 EUR (62.09 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 5.4% lower in Spain.

54.60 EUR
57.74 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.5 EUR (1.61 USD) in Spain and 1.15 EUR (1.24 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 23.3% lower in Japan.

1.50 EUR
1.15 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 22 EUR (23.66 USD) in Spain and 19.56 EUR (21.04 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 11.1% lower in Japan.

22.00 EUR
19.56 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.1 EUR (1.18 USD) in Spain and 2.43 EUR (2.61 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in Spain.

1.10 EUR
2.43 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.5 EUR (3.76 USD) in Spain and 2.77 EUR (2.98 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 20.9% lower in Japan.

3.50 EUR
2.77 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 9 EUR (9.68 USD) in Spain and 10.39 EUR (11.18 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 13.4% lower in Spain.

9.00 EUR
10.39 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 41.41 EUR (44.53 USD) in Spain and 53.68 EUR (57.72 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 22.9% lower in Spain.

41.41 EUR
53.68 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 (13.48 USD) in Spain and 17.32 EUR (18.63 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Spain.

12.54 EUR
17.32 EUR

Flats for rent

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Spain vs. Japan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.1 times more for renting an apartment in Spain than in Japan.

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 (1085.28 USD) in Spain and 869.87 EUR (935.35 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 13.8% lower in Japan.

1 009 EUR
869.87 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 (850.74 USD) in Spain and 502.4 EUR (540.22 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in Japan.

791.18 EUR
502.40 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 (1880.9 USD) in Spain and 1928 EUR (2073.64 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 9.3% lower in Spain.

1 749 EUR
1 928 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 (1363.5 USD) in Spain and 1062 EUR (1142.27 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 16.2% lower in Japan.

1 268 EUR
1 062 EUR

Flats for sale

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Spain vs. Japan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.25 times less for buying an apartment in Spain than in Japan.

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 (5788.73 USD) in Spain and 6854 EUR (7369.74 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 21.5% lower in Spain.

5 383 EUR
6 854 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 (3824.51 USD) in Spain and 4344 EUR (4670.82 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in Spain.

3 557 EUR
4 344 EUR

Salary

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Spain vs. Japan - average salary. The average salary in Spain is 1.07 times lower than in Japan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1989 EUR (2138.23 USD) in Spain and 2136 EUR (2296.77 USD) in Japan. The average salary is 6.9% lower in Spain.

1 989 EUR
2 136 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

92.4 EUR
64.8 EUR

Two stars

107 EUR
85.8 EUR

Three stars

140 EUR
118 EUR

Four stars

188 EUR
228 EUR

Five stars

370 EUR
578 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 1 Jul 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 15 Jul 2024) • Spain: 20 cities, 1705 hotels • Japan: 20 cities, 2146 hotels

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