Trek Zone
  1. Trek Zone
  2. Country Comparison
  3. Cost of Living & Prices: Spain vs. South Korea

Cost of Living & Prices:
Spain vs. South Korea

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.

ShareTweet
Convert prices to %
Country #1
Country #2
City
MadridMadrid
SeoulSeoul

Table of contents

Grocery

EURUSDKRW

Spain vs. South Korea - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.9 times less for grocery shopping in Spain than in South Korea.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.16 EUR (2.31 USD) in Spain and 5.65 EUR (6.03 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in Spain.

2.16 EUR
5.65 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.89 EUR (2.02 USD) in Spain and 3.25 EUR (3.47 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in Spain.

1.89 EUR
3.25 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 38.67 EUR (41.3 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 68.4% lower in Spain.

12.21 EUR
38.67 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 5.6 EUR (5.98 USD) in Spain and 13.45 EUR (14.36 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 58.4% lower in Spain.

5.60 EUR
13.45 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.4 EUR (7.9 USD) in Spain and 9.47 EUR (10.11 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 21.9% lower in Spain.

7.40 EUR
9.47 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 5.1 EUR (5.45 USD) in Spain and 3.03 EUR (3.23 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 40.6% lower in South Korea.

5.10 EUR
3.03 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 1.92 EUR (2.05 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in Spain.

0.99 EUR
1.92 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.38 EUR (2.54 USD) for 12 eggs in Spain and 3.38 EUR (3.62 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 29.6% lower in Spain.

2.38 EUR
3.38 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 2.16 EUR (2.3 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 29.6% lower in Spain.

1.52 EUR
2.16 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

15.43 EUR
-

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.06 EUR (1.13 USD) in Spain and 2.1 EUR (2.24 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in Spain.

1.06 EUR
2.10 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.15 EUR (1.23 USD) in Spain and 2.77 EUR (2.96 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in Spain.

1.15 EUR
2.77 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 10.63 EUR (11.36 USD) in Spain and 10.1 EUR (10.79 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 5% lower in South Korea.

10.63 EUR
10.10 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.9 EUR (0.96 USD) in Spain and 1.94 EUR (2.08 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in Spain.

0.90 EUR
1.94 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.35 EUR (1.44 USD) in Spain and 2.69 EUR (2.87 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in Spain.

1.35 EUR
2.69 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.77 EUR (1.89 USD) in Spain and 5.49 EUR (5.87 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in Spain.

1.77 EUR
5.49 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.27 EUR (1.36 USD) in Spain and 3.36 EUR (3.59 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 62.2% lower in Spain.

1.27 EUR
3.36 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.25 EUR (1.34 USD) in Spain and 3.18 EUR (3.4 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in Spain.

1.25 EUR
3.18 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 16.91 EUR (18.06 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 39.2% lower in Spain.

10.28 EUR
16.91 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.96 EUR (2.09 USD) in Spain and 5.51 EUR (5.89 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Spain.

1.96 EUR
5.51 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.69 EUR (0.74 USD) in Spain and 0.93 EUR (0.99 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 25.8% lower in Spain.

0.69 EUR
0.93 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSDKRW

Spain vs. South Korea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.19 times more for meals in restaurants in Spain than in South Korea.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.13 EUR (2.28 USD) in Spain and 3.5 EUR (3.74 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 39.1% lower in Spain.

2.13 EUR
3.50 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 1.33 EUR (1.42 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in South Korea.

2.36 EUR
1.33 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 2.69 EUR (2.87 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in South Korea.

3.50 EUR
2.69 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 4.71 EUR (5.03 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 25.7% lower in Spain.

3.50 EUR
4.71 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 5.38 EUR (5.75 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 32.8% lower in South Korea.

8.00 EUR
5.38 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 45.38 EUR (48.48 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 9.2% lower in South Korea.

50.00 EUR
45.38 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 12 EUR (12.82 USD) in Spain and 6.05 EUR (6.46 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 49.6% lower in South Korea.

12.00 EUR
6.05 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.64 EUR (1.75 USD) in Spain and 0.71 EUR (0.76 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in South Korea.

1.64 EUR
0.71 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDKRW

Spain vs. South Korea - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.4 times more for fuel in Spain than in South Korea.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.54 EUR (1.65 USD) in Spain and 1.07 EUR (1.14 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 30.5% lower in South Korea.

1.54 EUR
1.07 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.58 EUR (1.69 USD) in Spain and 1.14 EUR (1.21 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 27.8% lower in South Korea.

1.58 EUR
1.14 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 0.93 EUR (1 USD) in Spain and 0.69 EUR (0.74 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 25.8% lower in South Korea.

0.93 EUR
0.69 EUR

Transportation

EURUSDKRW

Spain vs. South Korea - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.65 times more for transportation in Spain than in South Korea.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 54.6 EUR (58.32 USD) in Spain and 36.98 EUR (39.5 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 32.3% lower in South Korea.

54.60 EUR
36.98 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.5 EUR (1.6 USD) in Spain and 0.87 EUR (0.93 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 42% lower in South Korea.

1.50 EUR
0.87 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 22 EUR (23.5 USD) in Spain and 9.08 EUR (9.7 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in South Korea.

22.00 EUR
9.08 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.1 EUR (1.18 USD) in Spain and 0.74 EUR (0.79 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 32.7% lower in South Korea.

1.10 EUR
0.74 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.5 EUR (3.74 USD) in Spain and 2.55 EUR (2.73 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 27.1% lower in South Korea.

3.50 EUR
2.55 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSDKRW

Spain vs. South Korea - 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 9.41 EUR (10.05 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in Spain.

9.00 EUR
9.41 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 47.12 EUR (50.34 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 12.1% lower in Spain.

41.41 EUR
47.12 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 16.37 EUR (17.48 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 23.4% lower in Spain.

12.54 EUR
16.37 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSDKRW

Spain vs. South Korea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.05 times less for renting an apartment in Spain than in South Korea.

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 661.18 EUR (706.28 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 34.5% lower in South Korea.

1 009 EUR
661.18 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 517.1 EUR (552.37 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 34.6% lower in South Korea.

791.18 EUR
517.10 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 2407 EUR (2570.86 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 27.3% lower in Spain.

1 749 EUR
2 407 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 1482 EUR (1582.97 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in Spain.

1 268 EUR
1 482 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSDKRW

Spain vs. South Korea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.23 times less for buying an apartment in Spain than in South Korea.

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 19003 EUR (20299.27 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in Spain.

5 383 EUR
19 003 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 9914 EUR (10590.7 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Spain.

3 557 EUR
9 914 EUR

Salary

EURUSDKRW

Spain vs. South Korea - average salary. The average salary in Spain is 1.18 times lower than in South Korea.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1989 EUR (2124.16 USD) in Spain and 2345 EUR (2504.88 USD) in South Korea. The average salary is 15.2% lower in Spain.

1 989 EUR
2 345 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDKRW

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

One star

124 EUR
40 EUR

Two stars

143 EUR
70.5 EUR

Three stars

177 EUR
92.8 EUR

Four stars

229 EUR
144 EUR

Five stars

444 EUR
310 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 • South Korea: 20 cities, 1269 hotels

Explore more about prices, cost of living and travel budget Prices in Spain Prices in South Korea

Countries Frequently Compared
(Cost of Living & Prices)

flagUnited States vs.
flagFalkland IslandsflagUnited States vs.
flagLatviaflagUnited Kingdom vs.
flagCameroonflagCanada vs.
flagMalaysiaflagCanada vs.
flagNiueflagUnited Kingdom vs.
flagMexicoflagUnited Kingdom vs.
flagRussiaflagCanada vs.
flagTanzania