- Cost of Living
- Spain
- United Kingdom
- Salamanca
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Salamanca, Spain compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Salamanca (Spain) is 26% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (£10) | £15 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.96 (£5.33) | £5.50 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.10 (£2.77) | £3.36 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.73 (£0.65) | £0.80 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.68 (£1.51) | £2.15 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.66 (£1.49) | £1.51 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.79 (£4.28) | £4.63 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.44 (£1.28) | £1.71 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.37 (£1.22) | £0.81 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.72 (£0.65) | £1.64 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.98 (£4.45) | £7 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.23 (£1.10) | £1.79 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.58 (£0.52) | £0.70 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Salamanca (Spain) is 46% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €612 (£547) | £1,307 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €430 (£384) | £1,091 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €83 (£74) | £186 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €509 (£455) | £686 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €325 (£291) | £568 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €84 (£75) | £154 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €31 (£27) | £22 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €396 (£354) | £351 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €102 (£91) | £80 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (£8) | £8 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (£6) | £12 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Salamanca (Spain) is 15% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €63 (£56) | £67 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €28 (£25) | £32 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €69 (£62) | £60 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €69 (£62) | £64 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Salamanca (Spain) is 38% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,841 (£20,421) | £17,989 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.28 (£1.14) | £1.15 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €21 (£19) | £60 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Salamanca (Spain) is 7% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.00 (£3.58) | £3.17 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £5.88 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | £74 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €8 (£7) | £2.55 | + 185% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.89 (£2.59) | £1.49 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.51 (£3.14) | £3.31 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.57 (£1.40) | £1.53 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.10 (£1.88) | £1.81 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €8 (£7) | £15 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Salamanca (Spain) is 32% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (£21) | £35 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (£11) | £18 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €36 (£32) | £67 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €34 (£31) | £56 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.44 (£4.86) | £7 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.68 (£1.50) | £2.76 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.72 (£2.43) | £3.56 | - 32% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | £333 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (£0.06) | £0.04 | + 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (£27) | £37 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.39 (£3.92) | £9 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 411 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Salamanca (Spain) is 35% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,100
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £2,681
(€2,999)
in Salamanca.
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