Cost of living in Spain compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 18% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 ($17) | $15 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $8 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.37 ($4.06) | $4.25 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.82 ($0.99) | $0.88 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.33 ($2.81) | $2.94 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.62 ($1.95) | $4.10 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 ($7) | $6 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.65 ($1.99) | $3.29 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.12 ($1.35) | $1.68 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.88 ($1.06) | $3.30 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($8) | $14 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.61 ($1.93) | $1.99 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 ($1.04) | $2.06 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 35% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,211 ($1,457) | $2,211 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €766 ($922) | $1,548 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €107 ($128) | $179 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €750 ($902) | $1,534 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €537 ($646) | $1,116 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €78 ($93) | $113 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 ($35) | $50 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €345 ($415) | $271 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 ($110) | $128 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($8) | $11 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($12) | $22 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 7% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 ($90) | $47 | + 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 ($37) | $43 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 ($92) | $87 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 ($102) | $109 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 7% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,253 ($27,980) | $23,574 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.22 ($1.47) | $0.64 | + 130% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €43 ($51) | $74 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 33% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 ($7) | $7 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 ($8) | $16 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 ($70) | $112 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.14 ($4.98) | $7 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.40 ($2.89) | $3.47 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.96 ($3.56) | $4.93 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.34 ($1.61) | $3.64 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.94 ($2.33) | $1.81 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 ($17) | $22 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 26% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 ($34) | $46 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 ($19) | $25 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €48 ($58) | $205 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 ($49) | $80 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($11) | $12 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.53 ($3.04) | $5.04 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.85 ($4.64) | $5.85 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €476 ($573) | $421 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 ($0.27) | $0.51 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 ($57) | $49 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.91 ($5.91) | $8 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Spain is 23% cheaper than in United States
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