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Cost of living in Valencia, Spain vs Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Valencia (Spain) is 16% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 | €14 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 | €8 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.20 | €3.81 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 | €1.22 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.84 | €1.95 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.71 | €2.09 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 | €4.33 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.67 | €2.29 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.93 | €1.75 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.85 | €0.70 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.94 | €4.50 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.58 | €2.50 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.83 | €0.87 | - 5% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Valencia (Spain) is 35% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €847 | €1,291 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €641 | €1,113 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €187 | €225 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €765 | €1,700 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €459 | €1,070 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €70 | €70 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €38 | €31 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €426 | €450 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €76 | €85 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 | €10 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 | €15 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Valencia (Spain) is 16% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 | €85 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 | €37 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 | €119 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €82 | €104 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Valencia (Spain) is 58% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,573 | €24,992 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 | €1.68 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 | €151 | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 | €23 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Valencia (Spain) is 31% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 | €5.00 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.88 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €58 | €24 | + 141% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.48 | €3.23 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.64 | €2.23 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.13 | €1.90 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.13 | €0.90 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.55 | €1.75 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 | €25 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Valencia (Spain) is 26% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 | €41 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 | €21 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €49 | €49 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 | €90 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 | €8 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.97 | €3.00 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.06 | €3.71 | + 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €483 | €579 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 | €0.30 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 | €20 | + 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.91 | €7 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 227 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
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Cost of living in Valencia (Spain) is 38% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€4,100
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €2,555
in Valencia.
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