Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 18% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| United Kingdom | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (€18) | €18 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (€9) | €10 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.95 (€4.71) | €3.87 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.15 (€1.38) | €1.06 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.75 (€4.48) | €2.95 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.46 (€2.93) | €2.03 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.80 (€5.73) | €7 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.15 (€2.57) | €2.05 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.93 (€1.11) | €1.53 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.11 (€2.51) | €1.17 | + 115% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (€12) | €7 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.25 (€2.68) | €2.06 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.03 (€1.23) | €1.07 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 110% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| United Kingdom | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,771 (€3,308) | €1,497 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £2,153 (€2,571) | €1,025 | + 151% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £192 (€230) | €111 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,876 (€2,239) | €965 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,366 (€1,631) | €705 | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £153 (€183) | €76 | + 140% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £28 (€33) | €27 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £283 (€338) | €328 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £86 (€102) | €99 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (€9) | €7 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £15 (€17) | €12 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 17% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| United Kingdom | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £71 (€85) | €79 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £35 (€42) | €33 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £83 (€99) | €86 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £87 (€104) | €91 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 180% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 180% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| United Kingdom | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £28,549 (€34,083) | €26,609 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.45 (€1.73) | €1.53 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £114 (€136) | €28 | + 385% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 13% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| United Kingdom | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.66 (€4.36) | €9 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | €7 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £62 (€74) | €55 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.94 (€4.70) | €4.03 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.92 (€2.29) | €2.79 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.56 (€5.44) | €2.97 | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.22 (€2.65) | €1.90 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.91 (€2.27) | €2.16 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (€18) | €17 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 18% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| United Kingdom | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £37 (€44) | €36 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £23 (€27) | €17 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £114 (€136) | €49 | + 176% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £68 (€81) | €50 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 (€13) | €10 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.69 (€4.41) | €2.86 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £6 (€7) | €4.64 | + 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £429 (€512) | €560 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 (€0.14) | €0.29 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £40 (€47) | €50 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £15 (€18) | €5.40 | + 231% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,108 prices entered by 1,375 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 79% more expensive than in Spain
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