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.

Comparison type

Country Facts Cost of Living & Prices

Convert prices to %

Country #1

Country #2

City

Madrid

Seoul

Table of contents

Grocery

EURUSDKRW

Spain vs. South Korea - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.59 times less for grocery shopping in Spain than in South Korea.

Spain

South Korea

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.28 EUR (2.67 USD) in Spain and 6.68 EUR (7.81 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Spain.

2.28 EUR

6.68 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.89 EUR (2.21 USD) in Spain and 2.99 EUR (3.5 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in Spain.

1.89 EUR

2.99 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 14.61 EUR (17.09 USD) in Spain and 28.92 EUR (33.82 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in Spain.

14.61 EUR

28.92 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 6.95 EUR (8.13 USD) in Spain and 18.04 EUR (21.1 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 61.5% lower in Spain.

6.95 EUR

18.04 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.78 EUR (9.1 USD) in Spain and 9.18 EUR (10.74 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 15.3% lower in Spain.

7.78 EUR

9.18 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 6 EUR (7.02 USD) in Spain and 2.8 EUR (3.27 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in South Korea.

6.00 EUR

2.80 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.21 EUR (1.42 USD) in Spain and 2.03 EUR (2.38 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in Spain.

1.21 EUR

2.03 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.97 EUR (3.47 USD) for 12 eggs in Spain and 2.66 EUR (3.12 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 10.4% lower in South Korea.

2.97 EUR

2.66 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.96 EUR (2.29 USD) in Spain and 2.79 EUR (3.26 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in Spain.

1.96 EUR

2.79 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

14.09 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.19 EUR (1.39 USD) in Spain and 2.17 EUR (2.54 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Spain.

1.19 EUR

2.17 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.47 EUR (1.72 USD) in Spain and 2.87 EUR (3.36 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in Spain.

1.47 EUR

2.87 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 12.58 EUR (14.71 USD) in Spain and 12.12 EUR (14.17 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 3.7% lower in South Korea.

12.58 EUR

12.12 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.06 EUR (1.24 USD) in Spain and 1.86 EUR (2.17 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 43% lower in Spain.

1.06 EUR

1.86 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.84 EUR (2.15 USD) in Spain and 2.46 EUR (2.88 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 25.2% lower in Spain.

1.84 EUR

2.46 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.23 EUR (2.61 USD) in Spain and 4.7 EUR (5.5 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in Spain.

2.23 EUR

4.70 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.8 EUR (2.11 USD) in Spain and 3.32 EUR (3.88 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in Spain.

1.80 EUR

3.32 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.46 EUR (1.71 USD) in Spain and 2.65 EUR (3.09 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in Spain.

1.46 EUR

2.65 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 9.39 EUR (10.98 USD) in Spain and 15.44 EUR (18.06 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 39.2% lower in Spain.

9.39 EUR

15.44 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.38 EUR (2.78 USD) in Spain and 5.54 EUR (6.48 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 57% lower in Spain.

2.38 EUR

5.54 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.84 EUR (0.98 USD) in Spain and 1.1 EUR (1.28 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 23.6% lower in Spain.

0.84 EUR

1.10 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSDKRW

Spain vs. South Korea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.31 times more for meals in restaurants in Spain than in South Korea.

Spain

South Korea

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.72 EUR (3.18 USD) in Spain and 3.27 EUR (3.82 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in Spain.

2.72 EUR

3.27 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.73 EUR (3.19 USD) in Spain and 1.43 EUR (1.68 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in South Korea.

2.73 EUR

1.43 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 3.5 EUR (4.09 USD) in Spain and 3.11 EUR (3.64 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 11.1% lower in South Korea.

3.50 EUR

3.11 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4 EUR (4.68 USD) in Spain and 4.98 EUR (5.82 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 19.7% lower in Spain.

4.00 EUR

4.98 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10 EUR (11.69 USD) in Spain and 5.54 EUR (6.47 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 44.6% lower in South Korea.

10.00 EUR

5.54 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 60 EUR (70.17 USD) in Spain and 49.76 EUR (58.19 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in South Korea.

60.00 EUR

49.76 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 15 EUR (17.54 USD) in Spain and 7.46 EUR (8.73 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in South Korea.

15.00 EUR

7.46 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.85 EUR (2.16 USD) in Spain and 0.68 EUR (0.8 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in South Korea.

1.85 EUR

0.68 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDKRW

Spain vs. South Korea - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.39 times more for fuel in Spain than in South Korea.

Spain

South Korea

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.42 EUR (1.66 USD) in Spain and 0.99 EUR (1.16 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in South Korea.

1.42 EUR

0.99 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.5 EUR (1.75 USD) in Spain and 1.08 EUR (1.26 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 28% lower in South Korea.

1.50 EUR

1.08 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 0.94 EUR (1.1 USD) in Spain and 0.7 EUR (0.82 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 25.5% lower in South Korea.

0.94 EUR

0.70 EUR

Transportation

EURUSDKRW

Spain vs. South Korea - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.44 times more for transportation in Spain than in South Korea.

Spain

South Korea

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 42.5 EUR (49.7 USD) in Spain and 39.19 EUR (45.83 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 7.8% lower in South Korea.

42.50 EUR

39.19 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.5 EUR (1.75 USD) in Spain and 0.93 EUR (1.09 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 38% lower in South Korea.

1.50 EUR

0.93 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 25 EUR (29.24 USD) in Spain and 7.46 EUR (8.73 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in South Korea.

25.00 EUR

7.46 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.3 EUR (1.52 USD) in Spain and 0.68 EUR (0.8 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 47.7% lower in South Korea.

1.30 EUR

0.68 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.5 EUR (4.09 USD) in Spain and 2.99 EUR (3.49 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in South Korea.

3.50 EUR

2.99 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSDKRW

Spain vs. South Korea - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Spain

South Korea

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 10 EUR (11.69 USD) in Spain and 9.33 EUR (10.91 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in South Korea.

10.00 EUR

9.33 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 45.82 EUR (53.59 USD) in Spain and 49.24 EUR (57.58 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 6.9% lower in Spain.

45.82 EUR

49.24 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 15.33 EUR (17.93 USD) in Spain and 18.29 EUR (21.39 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 16.2% lower in Spain.

15.33 EUR

18.29 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSDKRW

Spain vs. South Korea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.41 times more for renting an apartment in Spain than in South Korea.

Spain

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 1412 EUR (1651.38 USD) in Spain and 847.24 EUR (990.83 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 40% lower in South Korea.

1 412 EUR

847.24 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 980.31 EUR (1146.46 USD) in Spain and 496.9 EUR (581.11 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 49.3% lower in South Korea.

980.31 EUR

496.90 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 2531 EUR (2960.26 USD) in Spain and 2209 EUR (2583.22 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 12.7% lower in South Korea.

2 531 EUR

2 209 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 1673 EUR (1956.16 USD) in Spain and 1114 EUR (1302.92 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 33.4% lower in South Korea.

1 673 EUR

1 114 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSDKRW

Spain vs. South Korea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.66 times less for buying an apartment in Spain than in South Korea.

Spain

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 6817 EUR (7972.52 USD) in Spain and 19063 EUR (22294.37 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Spain.

6 817 EUR

19 063 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 4162 EUR (4867.31 USD) in Spain and 10116 EUR (11830.09 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Spain.

4 162 EUR

10 116 EUR

Salary

EURUSDKRW

Spain vs. South Korea - average salary. The average salary in Spain is 1.3 times lower than in South Korea.

Spain

South Korea

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2135 EUR (2496.64 USD) in Spain and 2775 EUR (3245.86 USD) in South Korea. The average salary is 23.1% lower in Spain.

2 135 EUR

2 775 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDKRW

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

Spain

South Korea

One star

92.7 EUR

44.7 EUR

Two stars

105 EUR

47.4 EUR

Three stars

147 EUR

61.4 EUR

Four stars

186 EUR

102 EUR

Five stars

390 EUR

240 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 • South Korea: 20 cities, 1512 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)

Cyprus

Burundi

Curaçao

Eritrea

Belize

Democratic Republic of the Congo

United States vs.

Philippines

United Kingdom vs.

Lesotho

Cost of Living & Prices: Spain vs. South Korea

Grocery

Apples (1kg)

Banana (1kg)

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

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Eggs (regular) (12)

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

Lettuce (1 head)

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

Local Cheese (1kg)

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

Onion (1kg)

Oranges (1kg)

Potato (1kg)

Rice (white), (1kg)

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

Tomato (1kg)

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

Restaurant

Cappuccino (regular)

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

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

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

Fuel

Diesel 1L

Gasoline 1L

LPG 1L

Transportation

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

Sports & entertainment

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

Flats for rent

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

Flats for sale

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

Salary

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

Hotels

One star

Two stars

Three stars

Four stars

Five stars

Countries Frequently Compared (Cost of Living & Prices)

Cost of Living & Prices:
Spain vs. South Korea

Countries Frequently Compared
(Cost of Living & Prices)