- Cost of Living
- United States
- Spain
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 31% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€12) | €12 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (€6) | €7 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.60 (€3.91) | €3.60 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (€0.78) | €0.88 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.25 (€2.76) | €2.45 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.08 (€3.46) | €1.77 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.36) | €5.68 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.40 (€2.88) | €1.77 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.69 (€1.44) | €1.13 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.87 (€2.44) | €0.82 | + 199% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€12) | €7 | + 88% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (€1.65) | €1.50 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.16 (€1.84) | €0.93 | + 98% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in United States is 42% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,028 (€1,722) | €1,274 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,570 (€1,333) | €882 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $174 (€147) | €142 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,572 (€1,335) | €830 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,108 (€941) | €594 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $119 (€101) | €94 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (€41) | €31 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $349 (€296) | €388 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (€103) | €88 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €8 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (€19) | €11 | + 82% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 1% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€40) | €77 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (€39) | €30 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (€72) | €80 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 (€100) | €94 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 17% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,074 (€18,745) | €19,568 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (€0.60) | €1.20 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $87 (€74) | €50 | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 61% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €6 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (€16) | €5.15 | + 206% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (€93) | €53 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.57) | €4.32 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.57 (€3.03) | €2.68 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.08 (€4.32) | €2.94 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.39 (€2.88) | €1.27 | + 127% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (€1.55) | €1.70 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (€17) | €13 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 32% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (€37) | €31 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€21) | €17 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $168 (€143) | €71 | + 102% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (€67) | €48 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (€10) | €9 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.78 (€4.06) | €2.16 | + 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.71 (€4.85) | €4.35 | + 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (€365) | €467 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.59 (€0.50) | €0.22 | + 125% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (€45) | €44 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €5.07 | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 31% more expensive than in Spain
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