France vs Spain
France is about 17% pricier than Spain overall, with a price level of 74.8 versus 61.9 (US = 100). The gap is widest in restaurants & hotels and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Spain scores higher (97 vs 95 of 100).
Metric France Spain
Price level (US=100) 74.8 61.9
GDP / capita (PPP) $62,557 $57,965
GNI / capita (PPP) $63,880 $57,670
Inflation (YoY) 2.0% 2.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category France Spain
Housing & utilities 173 148
Food 129 114
Transport 153 131
Restaurants & hotels 158 111
Health 103 123
Communication 122 146
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric France Spain
Quality-of-life score 95/100 97/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.3 0.7
Internet users 89% 96%
Frequently asked
Is France more expensive than Spain?
France is more expensive: about 17% pricier than Spain overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Spain?
Living the way $100,000 buys in France would cost roughly $83,000 in Spain, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, France or Spain?
Spain scores higher, 97 vs 95 out of 100.
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