- Cost of Living
- Spain
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Spain compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 25% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 ($13) | $14 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $8 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 ($4.09) | $4.58 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 ($1.04) | $0.90 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.50 ($2.92) | $3.21 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.72 ($2.01) | $3.99 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.66 ($7) | $6 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.76 ($2.05) | $3.37 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.07 ($1.25) | $1.62 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.83 ($0.97) | $3.15 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 ($7) | $15 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.53 ($1.79) | $1.93 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.93 ($1.09) | $2.14 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,272 ($1,487) | $2,030 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €876 ($1,023) | $1,560 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 ($155) | $177 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €831 ($971) | $1,566 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €618 ($722) | $1,119 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €94 ($110) | $123 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 ($35) | $48 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €369 ($431) | $336 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €81 ($95) | $120 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($9) | $11 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($12) | $23 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 3% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €74 ($87) | $48 | + 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 ($34) | $45 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 ($92) | $85 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €93 ($109) | $114 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 16% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,440 ($22,719) | $22,135 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.24 ($1.45) | $0.75 | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 ($57) | $85 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($8) | $7 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.66 ($5.45) | $19 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €54 ($63) | $113 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.57 ($5.34) | $7 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.62 ($3.07) | $3.49 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.77 ($3.23) | $5.07 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.25 ($1.46) | $3.43 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.62 ($1.90) | $1.84 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 ($15) | $21 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 21% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 ($36) | $44 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 ($20) | $25 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 ($82) | $167 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 ($55) | $79 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 ($10) | $11 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.11 ($2.46) | $4.85 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.19 ($4.89) | $5.81 | - 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €464 ($542) | $429 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 ($0.22) | $0.31 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 ($51) | $53 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.10 ($5.96) | $8 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 24% cheaper than in United States
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