- 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 (元92) | 元53 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (元58) | 元33 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 (元28) | 元15 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 (元7) | 元16 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.50 (元20) | 元16 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.72 (元14) | 元8 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.66 (元45) | 元62 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.76 (元14) | 元14 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.07 (元9) | 元7 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.83 (元7) | 元5.68 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (元49) | 元113 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.53 (元12) | 元8 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.94 (元7) | 元13 | - 42% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 37% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,270 (元10,164) | 元9,961 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €874 (元6,998) | 元4,873 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 (元1,067) | 元445 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €828 (元6,625) | 元5,401 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €617 (元4,936) | 元3,467 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €94 (元752) | 元317 | + 137% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (元240) | 元84 | + 187% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €369 (元2,951) | 元2,420 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €81 (元650) | 元670 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (元58) | 元40 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (元85) | 元39 | + 120% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 3% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €74 (元596) | 元528 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (元231) | 元270 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (元633) | 元621 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €93 (元744) | 元680 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 69% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,440 (元155,588) | 元141,253 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.24 (元10) | 元7 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (元389) | 元146 | + 167% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (元52) | 元26 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.66 (元37) | 元40 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (元433) | 元263 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.57 (元37) | 元30 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.59 (元21) | 元38 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.77 (元22) | 元39 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.25 (元10) | 元9 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.59 (元13) | 元13 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (元101) | 元60 | + 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 16% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (元240) | 元165 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (元134) | 元93 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (元563) | 元826 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (元373) | 元403 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (元67) | 元61 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.10 (元17) | 元34 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.19 (元34) | 元32 | + 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €464 (元3,714) | 元3,320 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (元1.50) | 元0.65 | + 131% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (元346) | 元355 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.10 (元41) | 元21 | + 99% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,182 prices entered by 1,874 different people.
Cost of living in Spain is 31% more expensive than in China
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