Cost of living in Gijón (Spain) is 43% cheaper than in Utrecht (Netherlands)
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| Food | - 27% | |||
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| Food in Gijón (Spain) is 27% cheaper than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Gijón | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 | €19 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 | €12 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.45 | €5.34 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 | €1.35 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.52 | €4.41 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.98 | €2.76 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.90 | €7 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.54 | €2.64 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.15 | €1.60 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.81 | €1.75 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.06 | €9 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.65 | €2.90 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 | €1.24 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Gijón (Spain) is 49% cheaper than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Gijón | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €877 | €1,872 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €653 | €1,744 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €101 | €208 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €606 | €1,317 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €461 | €1,064 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €89 | €203 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 | €24 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €364 | €442 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 | €155 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 | €6 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 | €15 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Gijón (Spain) is 30% cheaper than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Gijón | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 | €94 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 | €49 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 | €107 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €83 | €140 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Gijón (Spain) is 57% cheaper than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Gijón | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,748 | €27,643 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 | €2.00 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 | €123 | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 | €24 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Gijón (Spain) is 14% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Gijón | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 | €3.49 | + 155% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €12 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €81 | €41 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €3.53 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.44 | €3.18 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 | €3.48 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.09 | €1.15 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.55 | €2.63 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 | €25 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Gijón (Spain) is 25% cheaper than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Gijón | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 | €56 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 | €24 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 | €73 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 | €69 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 | €12 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.97 | €3.53 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.75 | €5.89 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €441 | €453 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 | €0.18 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 | €34 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.05 | €11 | - 54% | |
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TOTAL | - 43% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 173 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2025.
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