Cost of living in United States compared to Spain
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| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 20% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (€12) | €14 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €8 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.25 (€3.52) | €3.39 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (€0.73) | €0.82 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.94 (€2.44) | €2.34 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.11 (€3.41) | €1.62 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.28) | €6 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.31 (€2.74) | €1.65 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.67 (€1.39) | €1.12 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.31 (€2.74) | €0.88 | + 212% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (€12) | €7 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (€1.65) | €1.61 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.06 (€1.71) | €0.86 | + 98% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in United States is 54% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,210 (€1,831) | €1,210 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,551 (€1,285) | €768 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (€148) | €108 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,532 (€1,269) | €750 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,115 (€923) | €538 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $111 (€92) | €78 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (€41) | €29 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (€224) | €345 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $128 (€106) | €92 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €7 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (€18) | €10 | + 75% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 6% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€39) | €75 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (€36) | €30 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (€72) | €76 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (€91) | €85 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 8% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,560 (€19,516) | €23,253 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (€0.53) | €1.22 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (€62) | €42 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 48% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€5.96) | €6 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (€14) | €6 | + 111% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (€93) | €59 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€5.45) | €4.14 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 (€2.88) | €2.40 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.93 (€4.09) | €2.96 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.64 (€3.01) | €1.34 | + 125% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (€1.50) | €1.94 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (€18) | €14 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 35% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (€38) | €29 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€21) | €16 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $206 (€170) | €48 | + 255% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (€66) | €41 | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (€10) | €9 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.05 (€4.18) | €2.53 | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.84 (€4.84) | €3.84 | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $421 (€348) | €476 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.51 (€0.42) | €0.22 | + 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (€41) | €47 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €4.91 | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 29% more expensive than in Spain
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