Cost of living in Spain compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 34% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Spain | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 ($17) | $17 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $9 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.52 ($3.68) | $5.06 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.86 ($0.90) | $0.99 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.38 ($2.50) | $3.33 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.68 ($1.76) | $4.44 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 ($7) | $7 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.76 ($1.85) | $3.92 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.10 ($1.15) | $1.94 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 ($0.94) | $3.35 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($7) | $16 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.77 ($1.86) | $2.26 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.87 ($0.92) | $2.45 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Spain | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,172 ($1,227) | $2,514 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €752 ($787) | $1,957 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €113 ($118) | $206 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €706 ($739) | $1,777 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €532 ($557) | $1,349 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €73 ($76) | $139 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 ($32) | $57 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €342 ($358) | $303 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 ($97) | $134 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($8) | $12 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($11) | $26 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 15% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Spain | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €72 ($76) | $51 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 ($31) | $46 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 ($82) | $92 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 ($90) | $120 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 25% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Spain | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,262 ($24,355) | $25,233 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 ($1.69) | $1.06 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €41 ($43) | $77 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Spain | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.63 ($5.89) | $7 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 ($7) | $19 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 ($61) | $125 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.16 ($4.36) | $7 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 ($2.62) | $4.17 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.84 ($2.97) | $5.50 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.44 ($1.51) | $4.18 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.88 ($1.97) | $2.05 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 ($18) | $25 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 29% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Spain | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 ($33) | $49 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 ($17) | $27 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 ($52) | $192 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 ($43) | $83 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 ($10) | $13 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.64 ($2.77) | $5.17 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.04 ($4.23) | $6 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €447 ($467) | $499 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 ($0.16) | $0.17 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 ($49) | $52 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.97 ($5.21) | $9 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Spain is 38% cheaper than in United States
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