- Cost of Living
- United States
- Spain
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 38% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€12) | €12 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €7 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.53 (€4.00) | €3.48 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (€0.79) | €0.88 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.17 (€2.80) | €2.49 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.02 (€3.54) | €1.73 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.55) | €5.59 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.34 (€2.94) | €1.79 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (€1.41) | €1.05 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.44 (€3.04) | €0.84 | + 263% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €6 | + 108% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.91 (€1.69) | €1.60 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.14 (€1.89) | €0.94 | + 101% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in United States is 48% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,044 (€1,803) | €1,292 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,578 (€1,392) | €896 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (€156) | €129 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,584 (€1,398) | €853 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,130 (€996) | €638 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $121 (€107) | €92 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (€42) | €30 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $334 (€295) | €363 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (€105) | €79 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€10) | €7 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (€20) | €11 | + 85% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 5% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€42) | €74 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (€39) | €29 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (€75) | €80 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (€101) | €94 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 23% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,351 (€19,718) | €19,404 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (€0.68) | €1.26 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (€75) | €48 | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 68% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €5.86 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (€16) | €4.78 | + 242% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (€98) | €55 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.99) | €4.43 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.50 (€3.09) | €2.60 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.12 (€4.52) | €2.79 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.47 (€3.06) | €1.29 | + 136% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (€1.64) | €1.66 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€18) | €13 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 31% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (€40) | €31 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€22) | €17 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $173 (€152) | €69 | + 121% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (€70) | €46 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (€10) | €8 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.87 (€4.29) | €2.12 | + 103% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.87 (€5.18) | €4.14 | + 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $424 (€374) | €463 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (€0.30) | €0.20 | + 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (€47) | €44 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €5.09 | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 101,025 prices entered by 14,561 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 36% more expensive than in Spain
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