- Cost of Living
- United States
- Spain
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 36% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€12) | €12 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €7 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.62 (€4.04) | €3.48 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (€0.78) | €0.88 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.24 (€2.83) | €2.59 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (€3.50) | €1.70 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.50) | €5.53 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (€2.95) | €1.76 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.63 (€1.43) | €1.11 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.07 (€2.68) | €0.82 | + 227% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €6 | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (€1.68) | €1.53 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.14 (€1.87) | €0.94 | + 99% | |
| 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 | $2,029 (€1,774) | €1,276 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,571 (€1,374) | €882 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (€155) | €135 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,579 (€1,381) | €828 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,120 (€979) | €615 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (€108) | €95 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (€42) | €30 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $337 (€295) | €377 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (€105) | €82 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€10) | €7 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (€20) | €11 | + 88% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 5% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (€42) | €75 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (€39) | €29 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (€75) | €80 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (€101) | €94 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 21% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,039 (€19,269) | €19,355 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (€0.65) | €1.23 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (€74) | €49 | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 66% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €7 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (€16) | €4.67 | + 245% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (€98) | €55 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.96) | €4.56 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (€3.07) | €2.66 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.07 (€4.43) | €2.84 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.47 (€3.03) | €1.29 | + 136% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (€1.62) | €1.71 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€18) | €13 | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 26% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (€39) | €30 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€22) | €17 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $166 (€145) | €75 | + 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (€69) | €47 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (€10) | €8 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.84 (€4.23) | €2.14 | + 98% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.82 (€5.09) | €4.21 | + 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (€375) | €456 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.29 (€0.26) | €0.20 | + 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (€47) | €45 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €5.09 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 34% more expensive than in Spain
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