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Cost of living in United States compared to Spain
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| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 40% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€13) | €12 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €7 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.42 (€3.97) | €3.40 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (€0.79) | €0.86 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.20 (€2.87) | €2.48 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.97 (€3.56) | €1.71 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.63) | €5.68 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.35 (€3.01) | €1.78 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.59 (€1.43) | €1.05 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.62 (€3.25) | €0.84 | + 287% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €5.93 | + 123% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (€1.72) | €1.63 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.16 (€1.94) | €0.93 | + 108% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in United States is 52% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,051 (€1,841) | €1,264 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,545 (€1,386) | €894 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (€159) | €123 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,518 (€1,363) | €812 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,093 (€981) | €617 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $117 (€105) | €89 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (€43) | €30 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $322 (€289) | €374 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (€108) | €82 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €7 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (€20) | €10 | + 88% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 5% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€42) | €77 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (€39) | €29 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (€77) | €78 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (€101) | €95 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 25% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,238 (€19,960) | €19,631 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (€0.70) | €1.29 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (€76) | €48 | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 54% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €5.39 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (€16) | €6 | + 155% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (€99) | €64 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€6) | €4.67 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.42 (€3.07) | €2.79 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.04 (€4.52) | €2.81 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.45 (€3.10) | €1.42 | + 117% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (€1.64) | €1.77 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (€18) | €13 | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 31% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (€40) | €31 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€22) | €17 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $171 (€153) | €60 | + 157% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (€70) | €45 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (€10) | €8 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.92 (€4.41) | €2.04 | + 117% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.92 (€5.32) | €4.01 | + 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $419 (€376) | €425 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.26 (€0.23) | €0.18 | + 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (€45) | €43 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €5.06 | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 37% more expensive than in Spain
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