- Cost of Living
- Spain
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Spain compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (元90) | 元48 | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (元56) | 元33 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.60 (元28) | 元16 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 (元7) | 元15 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.38 (元19) | 元16 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.76 (元14) | 元10 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (元48) | 元73 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.69 (元13) | 元13 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.17 (元9) | 元8 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.84 (元7) | 元5.33 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (元53) | 元108 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.51 (元12) | 元8 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.88 (元7) | 元11 | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 25% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,232 (元9,594) | 元10,557 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €806 (元6,273) | 元5,704 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €136 (元1,058) | 元428 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €776 (元6,046) | 元5,193 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €537 (元4,178) | 元3,564 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €152 (元1,180) | 元249 | + 373% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €31 (元244) | 元103 | + 136% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €406 (元3,162) | 元2,385 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 (元785) | 元702 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (元69) | 元45 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (元81) | 元35 | + 135% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (元620) | 元526 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (元234) | 元291 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (元603) | 元665 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (元719) | 元712 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 58% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,556 (元160,060) | 元159,234 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.19 (元9) | 元6 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (元386) | 元158 | + 145% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 2% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.72 (元37) | 元26 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.20 (元40) | 元44 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (元422) | 元332 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.24 (元33) | 元38 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.81 (元22) | 元39 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.98 (元23) | 元36 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.33 (元10) | 元9 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.75 (元14) | 元11 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (元92) | 元63 | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 25% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (元229) | 元171 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (元128) | 元103 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €65 (元507) | 元475 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (元380) | 元397 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (元68) | 元68 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.23 (元17) | 元34 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.67 (元36) | 元34 | + 6% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €466 (元3,627) | 元3,247 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (元1.93) | 元0.38 | + 402% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (元357) | 元415 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.95 (元39) | 元20 | + 91% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 26% more expensive than in China
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