- Cost of Living
- Spain
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Spain compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 18% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (90元) | 50元 | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (56元) | 34元 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 (27元) | 15元 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 (7元) | 15元 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.46 (19元) | 16元 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.73 (13元) | 8元 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.54 (43元) | 57元 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.81 (14元) | 14元 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.07 (8元) | 7元 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.83 (6元) | 5.59元 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (48元) | 114元 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.58 (12元) | 7元 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.96 (7元) | 12元 | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 40% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,295 (9,981元) | 9,327元 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €910 (7,019元) | 4,302元 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €131 (1,007元) | 439元 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €852 (6,571元) | 5,529元 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €645 (4,972元) | 3,479元 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €92 (707元) | 307元 | + 130% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €29 (223元) | 86元 | + 158% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €364 (2,806元) | 2,131元 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €82 (635元) | 703元 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (53元) | 36元 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (82元) | 38元 | + 115% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €75 (579元) | 556元 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (221元) | 260元 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (624元) | 624元 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (728元) | 694元 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 59% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,323 (148,965元) | 143,509元 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (10元) | 7元 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (377元) | 156元 | + 141% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.98 (46元) | 26元 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 (39元) | 30元 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (426元) | 493元 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.70 (36元) | 29元 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.62 (20元) | 36元 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.84 (22元) | 36元 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (11元) | 9元 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.68 (13元) | 13元 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (101元) | 57元 | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (239元) | 149元 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (130元) | 86元 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (543元) | 777元 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (353元) | 375元 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (63元) | 58元 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.14 (17元) | 34元 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.11 (32元) | 33元 | - 3% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €448 (3,456元) | 3,255元 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (1.50元) | 1.04元 | + 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (337元) | 309元 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.12 (39元) | 20元 | + 97% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,643 prices entered by 1,771 different people.
Cost of living in Spain is 28% more expensive than in China
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