Cost of living in Palma de Mallorca, Spain vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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Food | + 1% | |||
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Food in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (£13) | £10 | + 25% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £6 | + 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 (£3.03) | £3.36 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.86 (£0.74) | £1.01 | - 26% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.03 (£2.62) | £2.86 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.37 (£1.19) | £1.28 | - 7% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (£5.31) | £5.47 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.16 (£1.87) | £1.94 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.27 (£1.10) | £0.85 | + 30% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.20 (£1.04) | £1.71 | - 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (£8) | £8 | - 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.56 (£1.35) | £1.78 | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.12 (£0.97) | £0.90 | + 7% | |
Housing | - 12% | |||
Housing in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 12% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,512 (£1,308) | £1,801 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €932 (£806) | £1,197 | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 (£100) | £138 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €985 (£852) | £981 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €652 (£564) | £609 | - 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €135 (£117) | £131 | - 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €39 (£34) | £17 | + 99% | |
40” flat screen tv | €422 (£365) | £331 | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €138 (£120) | £66 | + 82% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.26 (£4.55) | £5.73 | - 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (£9) | £11 | - 11% | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 4% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (£68) | £81 | - 17% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (£33) | £29 | + 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (£77) | £67 | + 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (£83) | £63 | + 32% | |
Transportation | - 20% | |||
Transportation in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 20% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,466 (£20,301) | £17,216 | + 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (£1.14) | £1.21 | - 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €34 (£30) | £52 | - 43% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (£16) | £13 | + 20% | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 9% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.12 (£4.43) | £3.90 | + 14% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (£5.63) | £7 | - 15% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (£54) | £80 | - 32% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.58 (£3.96) | £3.07 | + 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.91 (£2.52) | £1.41 | + 78% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.59 (£2.24) | £3.30 | - 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.43 (£1.24) | £1.51 | - 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.57 (£1.35) | £1.20 | + 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (£13) | £12 | + 11% | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 7% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (£28) | £32 | - 13% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (£13) | £23 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 (£46) | £89 | - 48% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €55 (£48) | £51 | - 7% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (£9) | £7 | + 33% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.13 (£2.71) | £3.62 | - 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.75 (£4.11) | £4.40 | - 7% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €504 (£436) | £401 | + 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (£0.15) | £0.17 | - 12% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €57 (£49) | £27 | + 81% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.10 (£4.41) | £9 | - 53% | |
TOTAL | - 10% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,100 in Southampton you would need to make just about £4,596 (€5,313) in Palma de Mallorca.
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