Cost of living in Spain compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 72% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Spain | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (152元) | 42元 | + 261% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (88元) | 36元 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.93 (33元) | 15元 | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (9元) | 14元 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.08 (26元) | 16元 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.10 (17元) | 11元 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (62元) | 50元 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.01 (17元) | 16元 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.56 (13元) | 7元 | + 96% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 (10元) | 7元 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (59元) | 94元 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.09 (17元) | 9元 | + 102% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.01 (8元) | 13元 | - 33% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 31% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Spain | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,495 (12,463元) | 12,689元 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,022 (8,515元) | 5,937元 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €113 (943元) | 450元 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €987 (8,228元) | 6,875元 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €705 (5,877元) | 3,656元 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €78 (650元) | 296元 | + 120% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (204元) | 100元 | + 105% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €322 (2,687元) | 1,460元 | + 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (835元) | 553元 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (59元) | 43元 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (102元) | 55元 | + 83% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 24% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Spain | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (654元) | 418元 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (301元) | 296元 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (732元) | 553元 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (753元) | 705元 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 23% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Spain | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,585 (221,566元) | 148,726元 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (13元) | 8元 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (234元) | 228元 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is about the same as in China | ||||
| Spain | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (70元) | 51元 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (64元) | 84元 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (477元) | 114元 | + 319% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.16 (35元) | 67元 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.61 (22元) | 57元 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.24 (27元) | 25元 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 (17元) | 7元 | + 145% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 (17元) | 13元 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (144元) | 85元 | + 70% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 62% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Spain | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (300元) | 178元 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (135元) | 109元 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €49 (411元) | 1,179元 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (428元) | 320元 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (88元) | 81元 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.05 (25元) | 28元 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.84 (40元) | 15元 | + 166% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €485 (4,042元) | 3,924元 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.32 (2.63元) | 0.34元 | + 684% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (455元) | 414元 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.56 (46元) | 25元 | + 86% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,110 prices entered by 968 different people.
Cost of living in Spain is 40% more expensive than in China
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