VanBasket Spain

Food Prices in Spain — August 2026

Updated: 1 August 2026

Current Index

115.5

vs World Average

+15.5%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 4 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L

open data

$1.33

-25% World (base = 100)
Eggs 12 pcs

open data

$3.75

+9% World (base = 100)
Chicken 1 kg

open data

$4.50

-23% World (base = 100)
Rice 1 kg

open data

$1.96

-13% World (base = 100)
Bread 500 g loaf
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

Monthly basket, 1 person

Directional: 4 milk + 2 eggs + 4 chicken + 4 rice

$38.66

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Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)

Bio Boniato

Herbolario Navarro, València 16 Jan

3.68 €
Tomate frito

Bonpreu

Bonpreu, Olot 25 Jun

0.95 €
Mayonesa Bonpreu

Bonpreu

Bonpreu, Olot 25 Jun

1.55 €
BIO AJO

Herbolario Navarro, València 16 Jan

12.98 €
Bio Mandarina Valencia

Herbolario Navarro, València 16 Jan

3.89 €
Bio Patata Blanca Valencia

Herbolario Navarro, València 16 Jan

2.69 €
BIO CEBOLLA

Herbolario Navarro, València 16 Jan

3.01 €
Judía plana

perichan

Mercadona, Olot 9 Jun

2.95 €
Crackers Com Sal

hacendado

Mercadona, Olot 9 Jun

1.85 €
Chocolate Negro 55%

Hacendado

Mercadona, Olot 9 Jun

1.75 €
Leche entera

Hacendado · 1200 ml (6 x 200 ml)

Mercadona, Olot 9 Jun

1.71 €
Iogurt Fageda Coco

Fageda

Novavenda, Girona 9 Jun

1.95 €
Iogurt Fageda Coco

Fageda

Novavenda, Girona 9 Jun

1.92 €
Fageda desnatat

La Fageda · 4 x 125 g

Novavenda, Girona 9 Jun

2.39 €
Queso fundido

el caserio,Mondelez

Novavenda, Girona 9 Jun

2.92 €
Hot Cocoa Mix From Chocolates

Torras · 180

Novavenda, Girona 9 Jun

1.79 €
Arroz integral

Eroski · 1 kg

Caprabo, les Preses 9 Jun

1.65 €
Maionesa

EROSKI · 418g

Caprabo, les Preses 9 Jun

1.17 €
Plumas

Eroski

Caprabo, les Preses 9 Jun

1.2 €

Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

What this means for vanlife

Food in Spain is 15.5% above the world average. Plan a larger grocery budget: the same basket costs around $347 per month (vs $300 world average).

↑ Year-over-year change: +0.3% 2026

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Spain

Spain

115.5

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Malta 115 +15%

Greece 116 +16%

Netherlands 114 +14%

United States 117.5 +17.5%

Portugal 117.8 +17.8%

More countries in Europe

Ukraine 70 -30%

Moldova 72 -28%

Belarus 80 -20%

Russia 82 -18%

North Macedonia 85 -15%

Romania 88 -12%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Spain?

Yes, food in Spain is above average. The VanBasket Index is 115.5 (world average = 100), meaning food costs 15.5% more than the global average.

How much should I budget for food in Spain per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Spain you can expect to spend around $347. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 115.5 (world = 100).

How does Spain compare to similar countries?

Spain has a VanBasket Index of 115.5. Similar or nearby countries: Malta, Greece, Netherlands.

How often is the food price data for Spain updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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