- Cost of Living
- Spain
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Spain compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (元87) | 元54 | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (元54) | 元33 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.60 (元27) | 元17 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 (元7) | 元16 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.45 (元18) | 元16 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.77 (元13) | 元8 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.68 (元43) | 元63 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.77 (元13) | 元14 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.13 (元8) | 元7 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.82 (元6) | 元5.32 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (元49) | 元108 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.50 (元11) | 元8 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.93 (元7) | 元13 | - 47% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 25% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,276 (元9,586) | 元10,335 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €882 (元6,624) | 元5,294 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €142 (元1,068) | 元454 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €830 (元6,236) | 元5,540 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €594 (元4,465) | 元3,778 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €94 (元709) | 元339 | + 109% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €31 (元229) | 元87 | + 163% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €388 (元2,915) | 元2,333 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 (元660) | 元668 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (元57) | 元40 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (元79) | 元35 | + 128% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 2% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €77 (元580) | 元543 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (元228) | 元254 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (元599) | 元616 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (元706) | 元612 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 57% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,568 (元147,048) | 元147,964 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.20 (元9) | 元7 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (元373) | 元149 | + 149% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 0% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (元48) | 元25 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.15 (元39) | 元41 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (元397) | 元265 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.32 (元32) | 元32 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.68 (元20) | 元44 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.94 (元22) | 元37 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.27 (元10) | 元9 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.70 (元13) | 元12 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (元96) | 元62 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (元236) | 元169 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (元127) | 元97 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €71 (元533) | 元858 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (元364) | 元417 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (元67) | 元66 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.16 (元16) | 元35 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.35 (元33) | 元35 | - 7% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €467 (元3,512) | 元3,326 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (元1.66) | 元7 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (元333) | 元420 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.07 (元38) | 元20 | + 91% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
7.515
CNY
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 15,196 prices entered by 2,174 different people.
Cost of living in Spain is 11% more expensive than in China
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