Cost Of Living ( Spain )

Rent and other living expenses vary considerably depending on the participant housing choices and financial situation. The Spanish diet is based on eggs, bread, potatoes, pork, and fish. The same is true with vegetables and fruits.

Food

• Milk (regular), 1 liter - 0.80 €
• Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) - 0.98 €
• Rice (1kg) - 1.00 €
• Eggs (12) - 1.50 €
• Local Cheese (1kg) - 8.00 €
• Chicken Breasts (Boneless, Skinless), (1kg) - 6.00 €
• Apples (1kg) - 1.50 €
• Oranges (1kg) - 1.20 €
• Tomato (1kg) - 1.60 €
• Potato (1kg) - 0.80 €
• Water (1.5 liter bottle) - 0.60 €
• Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) - 4.50 €
• Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) - 0.80 €
• Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) - 1.20 €
• Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) - 4.25 €

Transportation

• One-way Ticket (Local Transport) - 1.40 €
• Monthly Pass (Regular Price) - 41.80 €
• Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) - 3.00 €
• Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) - 1.00 €
• Gasoline (1 liter) - 1.40 €

Utilities (Monthly)

• Basic (Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment - 93.59 €
• 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) - 0.20 €
• Internet (6 Mbps, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) - 34.00 €

Restaurants

• Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant - 10.00 €
• Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course - 40.00 €
• Combo Meal at McDonalds or Similar - 6.50 €
• Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) - 2.00 €
• Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) - 2.72 €
• Cappuccino (regular) - 1.50 €
• Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) - 1.70 €
• Water (0.33 liter bottle) - 1.10 €

Sports And Leisure

• Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult - 45.00 €
• Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat - 7.45 €

Clothing And Shoes

• 1 Pair of Levis 501 (Or Equivalent) - 90.00 €
• 1 Pair of Nike Shoes - 80.00 €
• 1 Pair of Men Leather Shoes - 85.00 €

Rent Per Month

• Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre - 500.00 €
• Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre - 382.50 €
• Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre - 825.00 €
• Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre - 650.00 €

In Spain the cost of living varies considerably depending on the selection of the city, experts say, students can save cash if they take care of their electric bills.

Many places, such as bars, restaurants, museums, cinemas and shops give student discounts. Usually they will ask for proof in the form of a student card from your institution. It is always a good idea to check in advance if a student discount is available. It may be beneficial to acquire an International Student Identity Card (ISIC), since it provides a range of interesting discounts and offers.