Cost of living in Spain compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 35% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (112元) | 50元 | + 124% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (62元) | 36元 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.45 (27元) | 15元 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.82 (6元) | 14元 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.37 (19元) | 13元 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.65 (13元) | 8元 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (50元) | 56元 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.65 (13元) | 12元 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.11 (9元) | 6元 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.88 (7元) | 6元 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (53元) | 91元 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.62 (13元) | 9元 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (7元) | 10元 | - 33% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 38% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,231 (9,650元) | 7,221元 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €758 (5,940元) | 4,585元 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €108 (850元) | 451元 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €760 (5,960元) | 6,526元 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €538 (4,215元) | 3,490元 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €79 (622元) | 300元 | + 107% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (231元) | 78元 | + 194% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €347 (2,717元) | 1,937元 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (723元) | 630元 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (54元) | 46元 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (81元) | 47元 | + 71% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 24% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (606元) | 388元 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (240元) | 221元 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (596元) | 541元 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (662元) | 505元 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 50% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,279 (182,492元) | 142,791元 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.25 (10元) | 6元 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €43 (337元) | 191元 | + 76% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is about the same as in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (51元) | 29元 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (53元) | 37元 | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (453元) | 372元 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.04 (32元) | 28元 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.44 (19元) | 38元 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.84 (22元) | 35元 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (11元) | 9元 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.84 (14元) | 10元 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (114元) | 69元 | + 66% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (222元) | 184元 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (125元) | 90元 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (399元) | 804元 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (326元) | 413元 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (69元) | 70元 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.52 (20元) | 33元 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.93 (31元) | 31元 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €474 (3,719元) | 3,170元 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (1.90元) | 0.55元 | + 247% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (369元) | 395元 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.92 (39元) | 22元 | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,831 prices entered by 1,591 different people.
Cost of living in Spain is 32% more expensive than in China
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