Cost of living in Spain compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (100元) | 46元 | + 115% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (56元) | 34元 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.23 (25元) | 15元 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.83 (6元) | 15元 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.43 (18元) | 14元 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.65 (13元) | 8元 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (47元) | 61元 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.69 (13元) | 15元 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.04 (8元) | 5.75元 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.84 (6元) | 5.14元 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (49元) | 109元 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.58 (12元) | 8元 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (6元) | 14元 | - 55% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 30% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,278 (9,725元) | 9,312元 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €831 (6,321元) | 4,915元 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 (874元) | 415元 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €756 (5,754元) | 5,393元 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €552 (4,199元) | 3,009元 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 (614元) | 274元 | + 124% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (225元) | 98元 | + 130% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €379 (2,887元) | 2,471元 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 (688元) | 696元 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (52元) | 38元 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (81元) | 46元 | + 77% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is about the same as in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (613元) | 473元 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (234元) | 255元 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (608元) | 654元 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (681元) | 642元 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 65% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,558 (164,069元) | 133,798元 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (10元) | 7元 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 (344元) | 147元 | + 135% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (51元) | 38元 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (63元) | 43元 | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (476元) | 347元 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.15 (32元) | 62元 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.61 (20元) | 47元 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.76 (21元) | 31元 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.52 (12元) | 9元 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.69 (13元) | 12元 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (104元) | 71元 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (239元) | 181元 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (120元) | 99元 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 (400元) | 1,063元 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 (336元) | 393元 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (68元) | 68元 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.33 (18元) | 33元 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.02 (31元) | 31元 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €426 (3,239元) | 3,258元 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (1.41元) | 0.38元 | + 267% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (355元) | 340元 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.96 (38元) | 22元 | + 72% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,267 prices entered by 1,964 different people.
Cost of living in Spain is 25% more expensive than in China
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