VanBasket Spain

Food Prices in Spain — November 2026

Name: Spain — VanBasket Food Price Index
Creator: OpenVan.camp
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Updated: 1 November 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 5 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$1.33

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

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$3.75

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

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$4.50

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

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$1.96

-13% World (base = 100)
Bread 500 g loaf

1 source open receipts · updated 26 Oct 2026

$4.93
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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Data: WhereNext (CC BY 4.0, January 2026) · Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

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

MOZZARELLA

CARREFOUR FRANCE · 225 g

Centro Social de Mayores Santiago y Zaraiche, Murcia 31 Oct

0.85 €
Tomate Frito

Orlando · 350 g

Supercash Solano, Torre-Pacheco 15 Oct

0.71 €
TINTO VERANO LA CASERA LIMON 1.5 L

La Casera

Supercash Solano, Torre-Pacheco 15 Oct

1.55 €
Salsa mexicana con queso

Banderos · 300 g

Supercash Solano, Torre-Pacheco 15 Oct

1.55 €
Maxi tortilla trigo banderos 6uds

Banderos

Supercash Solano, Torre-Pacheco 15 Oct

0.95 €
Pelotazos

Cheetos · 105g

Supercash Solano, Torre-Pacheco 15 Oct

1.45 €
Hélices Gallo

Gallo

Supercash Solano, Torre-Pacheco 15 Oct

1.3 €
Pandilla

Cheetos · 61g

Supercash Solano, Torre-Pacheco 15 Oct

1.45 €
Mayonesa

Helios · 240 g

Supercash Solano, Torre-Pacheco 15 Oct

1.49 €
Limonada natural

J. GARCIA CARRION S.A. · 1,5 litros

Supercash Solano, Torre-Pacheco 15 Oct

1.25 €
Leche semidesnatada

CALIDAD PASCUAL S.A. · 1 l

Supercash Solano, Torre-Pacheco 15 Oct

1.17 €
Ketchup

Helios · 200 g

Supercash Solano, Torre-Pacheco 15 Oct

1.05 €
Atún claro en aceite de oliva

Calvo · 4 x 65 g

Supercash Solano, Torre-Pacheco 15 Oct

3.39 €
Banderillas dulces vinagre con pepino entero

El Faro · 350 g

Supercash Solano, Torre-Pacheco 15 Oct

2 €
Coca-Cola Sabor Original

COCA-COLA SERVICES SA/NV · 2 l

Supercash Solano, Torre-Pacheco 15 Oct

1.79 €
Aquarius zero

Coca Cola · 1.5 l

Supercash Solano, Torre-Pacheco 15 Oct

1.89 €
Agua Cantalar

cantalar

Supercash Solano, Torre-Pacheco 15 Oct

0.47 €
Boquerones Aove Extra

Carrefour

Carrefour, Murcia 27 Oct

2.99 €
Judías troceadas

Carrefour · 1 kg

Carrefour, Murcia 27 Oct

1.43 €
Salmón ahumado reducido en sal

Carrefour · 100 g

Carrefour, Murcia 27 Oct

4.25 €

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).

How food prices are changing

Food overall: +2.9% over the year, as of September 2026

Sep 2023 Food price index, last 3 years Sep 2026

Milk 0.0%
Eggs +12.3%
Chicken +1.4%
Rice and cereals −3.5%
Bread +1.0%
Water +2.4%
Cheese +0.3%
Tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers +17.3%
Potatoes +3.9%
Beer +0.8%

Official statistics: Eurostat (HICP consumer price index, CC BY 4.0), September 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.

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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