Food Prices in Spain — September 2026
Updated: 1 September 2026
Real grocery prices
Price per unit in your currency
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Milk 1 Lopen data$1.33-25% World (base = 100)
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Eggs 12 pcsopen data$3.75+9% World (base = 100)
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Chicken 1 kgopen data$4.50-23% World (base = 100)
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Rice 1 kgopen data$1.96-13% World (base = 100)
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Bread 500 g loaf
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Water 1.5 L bottle
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Cheese 1 kg
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Tomatoes 1 kg
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Potatoes 1 kg
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Beer 0.5 L bottle
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Recent real receipts
Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)
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Lasaña boloñesaHacendadoMercadona, Sant Vicent del Raspeig / San Vicente del Raspeig 18 Sep2.9 €
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Beanz in a rich tomato sauceHeinz, H J Heinz Foods UK Ltd · 415gMercadona, Sant Vicent del Raspeig / San Vicente del Raspeig 18 Sep deal1.3 €
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Lenteja Pardina categoría extraHacendado · 1 kgMercadona, Sant Vicent del Raspeig / San Vicente del Raspeig 18 Sep deal1.85 €
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CebollasConstantino · 1 kgMercadona, Sant Vicent del Raspeig / San Vicente del Raspeig 18 Sep deal1.7 €
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Griego Ligero NaturalHacendado · 1 kgMercadona, Sant Vicent del Raspeig / San Vicente del Raspeig 18 Sep deal2.1 €
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Chocolate 0% Azúcares AñadidosHacendado · 100 gMercadona, Fuenlabrada 1 Sep1.35 €
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ClassicHacendado · 125gMercadona, Fuenlabrada 1 Sep1.1 €
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Llaves Súper ÁcidasHacendado · 80gMercadona, Fuenlabrada 1 Sep1 €
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Piña deshidratadaHacendado · 50 gMercadona, Fuenlabrada 1 Sep1.6 €
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Ciruelas desecadas sin huesoMERCADONA · 250 gMercadona, Fuenlabrada 1 Sep2.14 €
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Wrap texasHACENDADO,FoodiverseMercadona, Fuenlabrada 1 Sep3.1 €
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Barritas Muesli ChocolateHacendadoMercadona, Fuenlabrada 1 Sep1.55 €
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Bombón sabor pistacho estilo DubaiAuchan · 268g (4 x 67g)Mi Alcampo, Sant Feliu de Llobregat 31 Aug2.82 €
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Nuez troceadaMERCADONA · 150 gMercadona, Tres Cantos 24 Aug1.8 €
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100% trigo espelta integralAnitín · 150 gMercadona, Tres Cantos 24 Aug1.32 €
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Mr beast beef jerkyJack Linls · 25gCarrefour, Fuenlabrada 22 Aug2.59 €
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Leche DesnatadaCOVAPCarrefour, Fuenlabrada 22 Aug1.55 €
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Batido proteína al cacaocelta · 250mlCarrefour, Fuenlabrada 22 Aug1.13 €
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Espresso ristretto 11L'or · 52 gCarrefour, Fuenlabrada 22 Aug3.99 €
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Capsulas Café L'or ColômbiaL'or · 52g (10 x 5.2g)Carrefour, Fuenlabrada 22 Aug4.19 €
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
Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI
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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.
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