Cost of living in Santander, Spain vs Maui, United States
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Food | - 50% | |||
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Food in Santander (Spain) is 50% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($16) | $19 | - 14% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 ($8) | $9 | - 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.18 ($3.81) | $7 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 ($1.05) | $1.69 | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.64 ($1.96) | $6 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.13 ($2.56) | $7 | - 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.61 ($7) | $10 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.47 ($1.76) | $4.89 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.11 ($1.33) | $2.41 | - 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.84 ($1.01) | $3.43 | - 71% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($8) | $16 | - 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.43 ($1.72) | $2.56 | - 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.71 ($0.85) | $4.30 | - 80% | |
Housing | - 51% | |||
Housing in Santander (Spain) is 51% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €810 ($970) | $2,610 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €557 ($668) | $1,963 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €163 ($195) | $279 | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €549 ($657) | $1,732 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €402 ($482) | $1,316 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 ($137) | $143 | - 4% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 ($39) | $41 | - 5% | |
40” flat screen tv | €487 ($583) | $450 | + 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 ($123) | $132 | - 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.92 ($7) | $14 | - 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 ($11) | $26 | - 58% | |
Clothes | - 34% | |||
Clothes in Santander (Spain) is 34% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 ($90) | $66 | + 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 ($33) | $75 | - 55% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 ($101) | $101 | + 0% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €97 ($116) | $172 | - 33% | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
Transportation in Santander (Spain) is about the same as in Maui (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,741 ($26,050) | $25,902 | + 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.29 ($1.55) | $1.03 | + 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €29 ($35) | $42 | - 18% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 44% | |||
Personal Care in Santander (Spain) is 44% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.90 ($7) | $12 | - 40% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 ($13) | $29 | - 54% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 ($76) | $115 | - 34% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.65 ($4.37) | $9 | - 50% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.90 ($3.47) | $4.89 | - 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.77 ($3.32) | $5.81 | - 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.51 ($1.81) | $5.70 | - 68% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 ($1.71) | $2.05 | - 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 ($17) | $25 | - 33% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Santander (Spain) is 27% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 ($32) | $58 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 ($18) | $26 | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 ($96) | $123 | - 22% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 ($50) | $110 | - 54% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 ($8) | $13 | - 34% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.25 ($2.69) | $6 | - 56% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.71 ($4.44) | $7 | - 33% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €479 ($574) | $429 | + 34% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 ($0.32) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 ($53) | $51 | + 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.94 ($5.92) | $10 | - 43% | |
TOTAL | - 39% |

These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $8,200 in Maui you would need to make just about $4,993 (€4,167) in Santander.
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