Cost of living in Spain compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 29% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($14) | $14 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $8 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 ($3.52) | $4.34 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.83 ($0.89) | $0.87 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.43 ($2.64) | $3.01 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.66 ($1.80) | $4.09 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 ($7) | $6 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.68 ($1.82) | $3.37 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.03 ($1.12) | $1.72 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.85 ($0.92) | $3.24 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($7) | $15 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.59 ($1.72) | $1.92 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 ($0.91) | $2.07 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,296 ($1,404) | $2,232 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €825 ($894) | $1,604 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 ($125) | $179 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €776 ($841) | $1,609 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €560 ($606) | $1,137 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 ($88) | $117 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 ($32) | $48 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €376 ($407) | $299 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 ($100) | $120 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($7) | $11 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($12) | $23 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is about the same as in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 ($87) | $49 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 ($33) | $44 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 ($87) | $87 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 ($98) | $113 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 17% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,277 ($24,127) | $22,926 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 ($1.44) | $0.77 | + 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €46 ($49) | $80 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($7) | $7 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 ($9) | $20 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 ($68) | $110 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.09 ($4.43) | $7 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.59 ($2.80) | $3.50 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.77 ($3.00) | $4.98 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.49 ($1.61) | $3.55 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.67 ($1.81) | $1.84 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 ($15) | $22 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 22% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 ($34) | $45 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 ($17) | $24 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 ($55) | $221 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 ($48) | $75 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($10) | $12 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.40 ($2.60) | $4.81 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 ($4.33) | $5.83 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €431 ($467) | $404 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 ($0.21) | $0.19 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 ($51) | $54 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.95 ($5.36) | $8 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
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Cost of living in Spain is 28% cheaper than in United States
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