Cost of living in Spain compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 21% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Spain | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (123元) | 56元 | + 119% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (64元) | 41元 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.68 (27元) | 14元 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (7元) | 17元 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.78 (20元) | 20元 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.01 (15元) | 10元 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (47元) | 57元 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.05 (15元) | 16元 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.18 (9元) | 7元 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.96 (7元) | 6.00元 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (50元) | 129元 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.92 (14元) | 11元 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.94 (7元) | 13元 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Spain | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,164 (8,541元) | 13,117元 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €797 (5,844元) | 7,964元 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €127 (930元) | 401元 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €767 (5,628元) | 8,919元 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €557 (4,083元) | 4,611元 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €82 (605元) | 242元 | + 150% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (216元) | 117元 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €355 (2,602元) | 1,521元 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (689元) | 661元 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (48元) | 56元 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (79元) | 54元 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is about the same as in China | ||||
| Spain | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (537元) | 491元 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (232元) | 261元 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (634元) | 609元 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (646元) | 662元 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 29% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Spain | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,534 (179,987元) | 150,872元 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.81 (13元) | 9元 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (262元) | 197元 | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 16% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Spain | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (56元) | 29元 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (49元) | 23元 | + 116% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (458元) | 371元 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.70 (27元) | 37元 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.43 (18元) | 23元 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.94 (22元) | 33元 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (12元) | 14元 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.82 (13元) | 13元 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (146元) | 63元 | + 132% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Spain | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (241元) | 267元 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (116元) | 114元 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (372元) | 1,234元 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (327元) | 473元 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (70元) | 81元 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.67 (20元) | 35元 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.29 (32元) | 31元 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €459 (3,365元) | 3,289元 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (1.48元) | 0.24元 | + 511% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (330元) | 449元 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.08 (37元) | 29元 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 5% more expensive than in China
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