Minimum Food Cost in Spain
Based on the official government reference basket: Spain IPC Food Basket
The estimated monthly cost is $97.51 per person ($3.20/day) based on median supermarket prices and official government basket quantities.
$3.20
Daily average per person
$97.51
Monthly per person
$390.03
Monthly (family of 4)
Basket item breakdown
| Product | Monthly qty | Price | Monthly cost | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) Milk | 6 | $1.36 | $8.19 | 8.4% |
| Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf) Bread loaves | 4.5 | $1.00 | $2.25 | 2.3% |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) Eggs (dozen) | 1.2 | $3.44 | $4.13 | 4.2% |
| Chicken Fillets (1 kg) Chicken | 1.5 | $8.37 | $12.56 | 12.9% |
| Beef Round (1 kg) Beef | 0.6 | $9.03 | $5.41 | 5.6% |
| Pork Loin (1 kg) Pork | 0.8 | $9.19 | $7.35 | 7.5% |
| White Fish Fillet (1 kg) Fish fillets | 0.9 | $25.81 | $23.22 | 23.8% |
| Tomatoes (1 kg) Tomatoes | 2.5 | $2.41 | $6.02 | 6.2% |
| Potatoes (1 kg) Potatoes | 2 | $1.78 | $3.56 | 3.6% |
| Onions (1 kg) Onions | 1.2 | $1.84 | $2.20 | 2.3% |
| Oranges (1 kg) Oranges | 2 | $1.78 | $3.56 | 3.6% |
| White Rice (1 kg) Rice | 0.4 | $1.38 | $0.55 | 0.6% |
| Pasta (500 g) Pasta (500 g packs) | 1.6 | $0.69 | $0.55 | 0.6% |
| Vegetable Oil (1 L) Olive / vegetable oil | 0.8 | $1.90 | $1.53 | 1.6% |
| Plain Yogurt (500 g) Yogurt (500 g) | 2 | $1.19 | $1.19 | 1.2% |
| Local Cheese (1 kg) Cheese | 0.35 | $8.27 | $2.89 | 3% |
| Wholegrain Bread (500 g) Wholegrain bread | 1.2 | $2.45 | $1.47 | 1.5% |
| Bell Pepper (1 kg) Bell peppers | 1 | $2.87 | $2.87 | 2.9% |
| Zucchini (1 kg) Zucchini | 1.1 | $2.12 | $2.34 | 2.4% |
| Garlic (250 g) Garlic | 0.4 | $16.87 | $1.69 | 1.7% |
| Mineral Water (1.5 L) Bottled water | 5 | $0.79 | $3.96 | 4.1% |
| Total monthly (per person) | $97.51 | |||
Methodology notes
- Quantities follow published government consumer basket norms for each country.
- Prices are median values from major supermarket chains tracked by World Price, not official statistical office price surveys.
- For CPI index values and full methodology, refer to Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE).
Most expensive basket items
| Product | Monthly cost | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White Fish Fillet (1 kg) Fish fillets | $23.22 | 23.8% |
| Chicken Fillets (1 kg) Chicken | $12.56 | 12.9% |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) Milk | $8.19 | 8.4% |
| Pork Loin (1 kg) Pork | $7.35 | 7.5% |
| Tomatoes (1 kg) Tomatoes | $6.02 | 6.2% |
| Beef Round (1 kg) Beef | $5.41 | 5.6% |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) Eggs (dozen) | $4.13 | 4.2% |
| Mineral Water (1.5 L) Bottled water | $3.96 | 4.1% |
Spending by category
Prices from major supermarkets, updated regularly
- Baguette (250 g) $0.53
- Pasta (500 g) $0.69
- Cookies (400 g) $0.78
- Mineral Water (1.5 L) $0.79
- Wheat Flour (1 kg) $0.83
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does the official food basket cost in Spain?
- The estimated monthly cost is $97.51 per person ($3.20/day) based on median supermarket prices and official government basket quantities.
- How does Spain compare to other countries?
- Use our country comparison tool to see how grocery costs in Spain stack up against other markets.