Cost of living in Oviedo, Spain vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | - 8% | |||
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Food in Oviedo (Spain) is 8% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (£12) | £10 | + 25% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (£6) | £5.65 | + 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.56 (£3.07) | £4.17 | - 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.85 (£0.73) | £0.73 | + 1% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.31 (£2.00) | £2.75 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.87 (£1.62) | £1.92 | - 16% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (£5.41) | £5.41 | + 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.97 (£1.70) | £1.89 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.00 (£0.87) | £0.81 | + 7% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.95 (£0.82) | £2.16 | - 62% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.74 (£4.96) | £7 | - 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.63 (£1.41) | £1.92 | - 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.87 (£0.75) | £0.74 | + 2% | |
Housing | - 38% | |||
Housing in Oviedo (Spain) is 38% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €809 (£699) | £1,367 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €564 (£487) | £832 | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 (£99) | £164 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €503 (£434) | £1,029 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €389 (£336) | £915 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €149 (£129) | £156 | - 17% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (£27) | £19 | + 37% | |
40” flat screen tv | €325 (£281) | £340 | - 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €81 (£70) | £71 | - 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (£5.85) | £5.36 | + 9% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (£9) | £10 | - 10% | |
Clothes | + 14% | |||
Clothes in Oviedo (Spain) is 14% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (£77) | £49 | + 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (£28) | £32 | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (£70) | £54 | + 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €95 (£82) | £55 | + 51% | |
Transportation | - 20% | |||
Transportation in Oviedo (Spain) is 20% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,048 (£19,046) | £22,837 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (£1.12) | £1.23 | - 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (£42) | £59 | - 29% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (£16) | £13 | + 21% | |
Personal Care | - 2% | |||
Personal Care in Oviedo (Spain) is about the same as in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.96 (£2.55) | £2.90 | - 12% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (£9) | £9 | + 3% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €75 (£65) | £75 | - 14% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.57 (£4.81) | £2.74 | + 75% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.66 (£2.30) | £1.35 | + 70% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.30 (£2.85) | £2.57 | + 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.26 (£1.09) | £1.80 | - 40% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.88 (£1.62) | £1.49 | + 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (£11) | £11 | + 6% | |
Entertainment | - 21% | |||
Entertainment in Oviedo (Spain) is 21% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (£27) | £23 | + 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (£14) | £22 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (£43) | £100 | - 57% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 (£35) | £54 | - 35% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (£5.47) | £8 | - 27% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.64 (£1.42) | £2.65 | - 46% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.69 (£4.05) | £3.79 | + 7% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €417 (£361) | £295 | + 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (£0.09) | £0.20 | - 53% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (£37) | £35 | + 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.63 (£4.00) | £9 | - 57% | |
TOTAL | - 22% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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