Cost of living in Santander, Spain vs Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Food | - 22% | |||
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Food in Santander (Spain) is 22% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($15) | $13 | + 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 ($8) | $8 | + 0% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.18 ($3.84) | $4.42 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.85 ($1.03) | $0.59 | + 74% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.64 ($1.97) | $2.17 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.13 ($2.57) | $3.69 | - 30% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.61 ($7) | $5.97 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.47 ($1.77) | $3.05 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.11 ($1.33) | $1.38 | - 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 ($1.09) | $3.58 | - 70% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($8) | $15 | - 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.43 ($1.73) | $2.29 | - 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.71 ($0.85) | $1.98 | - 57% | |
Housing | - 25% | |||
Housing in Santander (Spain) is 25% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €810 ($977) | $1,637 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €557 ($672) | $1,036 | - 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €163 ($197) | $160 | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €549 ($661) | $1,072 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €402 ($485) | $727 | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 ($138) | $82 | + 69% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 ($39) | $43 | - 8% | |
40” flat screen tv | €471 ($567) | $263 | + 116% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 ($124) | $124 | - 0% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.92 ($7) | $10 | - 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 ($11) | $19 | - 42% | |
Clothes | + 8% | |||
Clothes in Santander (Spain) is 8% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 ($91) | $47 | + 93% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 ($34) | $43 | - 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 ($102) | $75 | + 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €97 ($117) | $113 | + 3% | |
Transportation | - 10% | |||
Transportation in Santander (Spain) is 10% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,741 ($26,219) | $24,220 | + 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.29 ($1.56) | $0.60 | + 161% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €29 ($35) | $59 | - 40% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $17 | - | |
Personal Care | - 25% | |||
Personal Care in Santander (Spain) is 25% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.90 ($7) | $9 | - 19% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 ($13) | $22 | - 40% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 ($76) | $102 | - 25% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.65 ($4.40) | $7 | - 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.90 ($3.49) | $3.39 | + 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.77 ($3.34) | $3.89 | - 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.51 ($1.82) | $3.39 | - 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 ($1.72) | $1.59 | + 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 ($17) | $20 | - 17% | |
Entertainment | - 5% | |||
Entertainment in Santander (Spain) is 5% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 ($32) | $47 | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 ($18) | $25 | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 ($97) | $111 | - 13% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 ($50) | $93 | - 46% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 ($8) | $9 | - 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.99 ($2.39) | $5.32 | - 55% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.71 ($4.47) | $5.32 | - 16% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €479 ($578) | $429 | + 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 ($0.32) | $0.19 | + 73% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 ($53) | $35 | + 51% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.94 ($5.95) | $6 | - 4% | |
TOTAL | - 17% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Santander (Spain) is 17% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $4,500 in Indianapolis, Indiana you would need to make just about $3,751 (€3,111) in Santander.
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