Cost of living
With many things costing much less in southern Spain than the UK, spending time here
is good for your bank balance as well as your state of mind.
Getting around
Public transport, taxis and petrol are all cheaper than in the UK. Expect to pay around
0.81€ a litre for unleaded petrol and 0.75€ for diesel. Taxis cost around 0.87€ per km.
Running your home
Utilities, such as electricity and water rates are generally lower than in the UK. The
average running cost of a Spanish home is around Spain €3,000 – €4,500€, compared to 8,000€
in Britain.*
Buying the groceries
You’ll certainly notice the difference in your weekly food bill. Fresh fruit and
vegetables in particular are fantastic value at the markets.
Eating out
Prices vary from place to place, but expect to pay around 1€ for a draught beer and 9€
for a bottle of house wine. A meal out can cost anything from 7€ each for three courses
including wine, up to 150€ each for a more extravagant meal.
*Based on Halifax survey
