Australia vs Spain
Australia is about 32% pricier than Spain overall, with a price level of 90.9 versus 61.9 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, Spain scores higher (97 vs 96 of 100).
Metric Australia Spain
Price level (US=100) 90.9 61.9
GDP / capita (PPP) $72,111 $57,965
GNI / capita (PPP) $69,600 $57,670
Inflation (YoY) 3.2% 2.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Australia Spain
Housing & utilities 257 148
Food 148 114
Transport 136 131
Restaurants & hotels 187 111
Health 194 123
Communication 115 146
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Australia Spain
Quality-of-life score 96/100 97/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.9 0.7
Internet users 96% 96%
Frequently asked
Is Australia more expensive than Spain?
Australia is more expensive: about 32% pricier than Spain overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Spain?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Australia would cost roughly $68,000 in Spain, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Australia or Spain?
Spain scores higher, 97 vs 96 out of 100.
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