- 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 (92元) | 53元 | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (58元) | 33元 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.51 (28元) | 15元 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 (7元) | 16元 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.48 (20元) | 16元 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.73 (14元) | 8元 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.60 (44元) | 63元 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.79 (14元) | 13元 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.06 (8元) | 7元 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.82 (7元) | 5.64元 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (49元) | 114元 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.56 (12元) | 8元 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.94 (7元) | 12元 | - 39% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 39% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,285 (10,182元) | 9,680元 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €889 (7,047元) | 4,478元 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €131 (1,039元) | 425元 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €841 (6,660元) | 5,603元 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €629 (4,984元) | 3,523元 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €94 (747元) | 305元 | + 145% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €31 (245元) | 88元 | + 180% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €361 (2,860元) | 2,242元 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (635元) | 678元 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (55元) | 40元 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (85元) | 39元 | + 119% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €74 (588元) | 554元 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (228元) | 280元 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (635元) | 614元 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €95 (751元) | 672元 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 63% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,621 (155,465元) | 145,666元 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.26 (10元) | 7元 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (386元) | 154元 | + 151% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (51元) | 26元 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.68 (37元) | 32元 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (442元) | 425元 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.48 (36元) | 30元 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.51 (20元) | 37元 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.87 (23元) | 38元 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.28 (10元) | 10元 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.60 (13元) | 14元 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (104元) | 59元 | + 75% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 18% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (244元) | 159元 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (134元) | 86元 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €68 (538元) | 723元 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (365元) | 375元 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (65元) | 60元 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.11 (17元) | 34元 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.18 (33元) | 34元 | - 3% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €470 (3,726元) | 3,310元 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (1.47元) | 0.98元 | + 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (350元) | 300元 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.10 (40元) | 20元 | + 100% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 30% more expensive than in China
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