Spanish household spending and benefit trends

In Spain, rising living expenses are influencing both corporate compensation trends and individual household management strategies.

Data indicates that employees are increasingly prioritizing food and transportation benefits within their compensation packages to offset daily costs. Reports show that 80% of users on the Betterfly platform activate these specific benefits, with a high monthly utilization rate. This shift corresponds with national spending patterns; 2025 data from the INE shows that transportation and food/non-alcoholic beverages represent significant portions of the average household budget.

To address these costs, households are adopting specific budgeting and preparation strategies. Experts suggest that unplanned, urgent purchases often drive financial strain. Consequently, there is a growing emphasis on meal preparation and organized weekly shopping lists to mitigate impulsive spending and manage the rising costs of food and non-alcoholic beverages, which saw a 4.4% increase in 2025.