Cost of living in Salamanca, Spain vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Salamanca (Spain) is 24% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (£11) | £10 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (£5.69) | £5.65 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.13 (£2.72) | £4.17 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.73 (£0.63) | £0.73 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.48 (£1.29) | £2.75 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.45 (£1.26) | £1.92 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.06 (£4.40) | £5.41 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.31 (£1.14) | £1.89 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.93 (£0.81) | £0.81 | - 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.66 (£0.57) | £2.16 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.08 (£4.41) | £7 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.28 (£1.11) | £1.92 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.57 (£0.49) | £0.74 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Salamanca (Spain) is 45% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €694 (£603) | £1,367 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €506 (£439) | £832 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €88 (£76) | £164 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €528 (£459) | £1,029 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €350 (£304) | £915 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €85 (£74) | £156 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (£27) | £19 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €422 (£366) | £340 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (£87) | £71 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (£8) | £5.36 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (£7) | £10 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Salamanca (Spain) is about the same as in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (£62) | £49 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (£26) | £32 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €71 (£61) | £54 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €68 (£59) | £55 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Salamanca (Spain) is 43% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,898 (£19,895) | £22,837 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (£1.13) | £1.23 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €22 (£19) | £59 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £13 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Salamanca (Spain) is 4% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.00 (£3.48) | £2.90 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £9 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €67 (£58) | £75 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €8 (£7) | £2.74 | + 158% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.41 (£2.09) | £1.35 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (£2.61) | £2.57 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.40 (£1.21) | £1.80 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.06 (£1.79) | £1.49 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €8 (£7) | £11 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Salamanca (Spain) is 33% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (£21) | £23 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (£11) | £22 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €33 (£29) | £100 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €34 (£29) | £54 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.55 (£4.82) | £8 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.63 (£1.42) | £2.65 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.19 (£2.77) | £3.79 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €375 (£326) | £295 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (£0.11) | £0.20 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (£29) | £35 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.61 (£4.00) | £9 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 38 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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