Cost of living in Spain compared to China
Currency:
Food | + 68% | |||
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Food in Spain is 68% more expensive than in China | ||||
Spain | China | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (135元) | 37元 | + 268% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (72元) | 39元 | + 85% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.81 (30元) | 13元 | + 133% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (8元) | 14元 | - 41% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.01 (24元) | 15元 | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (18元) | 10元 | + 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (55元) | 55元 | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.16 (17元) | 15元 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.40 (11元) | 7元 | + 69% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 (9元) | 6元 | + 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (53元) | 87元 | - 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.06 (16元) | 8元 | + 94% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.08 (8元) | 11元 | - 20% | |
Housing | + 13% | |||
Housing in Spain is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
Spain | China | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,415 (11,096元) | 13,566元 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €962 (7,543元) | 7,567元 | - 0% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €118 (925元) | 499元 | + 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €917 (7,190元) | 6,485元 | + 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €671 (5,263元) | 4,297元 | + 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 (632元) | 321元 | + 97% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (214元) | 94元 | + 128% | |
40” flat screen tv | €315 (2,473元) | 1,393元 | + 78% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (723元) | 485元 | + 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (57元) | 40元 | + 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (88元) | 46元 | + 92% | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Spain is about the same as in China | ||||
Spain | China | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (571元) | 452元 | + 27% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (243元) | 258元 | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (644元) | 612元 | + 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (675元) | 779元 | - 13% | |
Transportation | + 14% | |||
Transportation in Spain is 14% more expensive than in China | ||||
Spain | China | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,022 (219,769元) | 166,194元 | + 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (13元) | 8元 | + 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (243元) | 252元 | - 3% | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
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 (66元) | 43元 | + 52% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (54元) | 40元 | + 34% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (484元) | 212元 | + 128% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.86 (30元) | 46元 | - 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.95 (23元) | 49元 | - 53% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.02 (24元) | 41元 | - 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.02 (16元) | 12元 | + 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.93 (15元) | 15元 | - 0% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (133元) | 94元 | + 41% | |
Entertainment | + 32% | |||
Entertainment in Spain is 32% more expensive than in China | ||||
Spain | China | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (266元) | 251元 | + 6% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (128元) | 107元 | + 20% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 (414元) | 895元 | - 54% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (390元) | 293元 | + 33% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (81元) | 77元 | + 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.69 (21元) | 29元 | - 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.45 (35元) | 16元 | + 112% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €514 (4,034元) | 3,577元 | + 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (1.54元) | 0.40元 | + 281% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (383元) | 356元 | + 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.23 (41元) | 25元 | + 65% | |
TOTAL | + 24% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,912 prices entered by 1,185 different people.
Cost of living in Spain is 24% more expensive than in China
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