- Cost of Living
- Spain
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Spain compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 24% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 ($14) | $14 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $8 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.57 ($4.19) | $4.60 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 ($1.03) | $0.90 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.51 ($2.94) | $3.22 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.75 ($2.05) | $4.03 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.66 ($7) | $6 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.74 ($2.04) | $3.42 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.11 ($1.30) | $1.65 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.81 ($0.96) | $3.04 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 ($7) | $15 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.53 ($1.79) | $1.93 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.93 ($1.09) | $2.15 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,281 ($1,503) | $2,024 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €882 ($1,035) | $1,561 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €142 ($166) | $176 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €832 ($976) | $1,566 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €602 ($706) | $1,108 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €95 ($112) | $121 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €31 ($36) | $48 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €386 ($453) | $338 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €85 ($99) | $121 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($9) | $11 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($12) | $23 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 1% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €77 ($91) | $47 | + 92% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 ($35) | $44 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 ($95) | $85 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 ($110) | $116 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 15% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,670 ($23,078) | $22,088 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.21 ($1.42) | $0.73 | + 94% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 ($58) | $86 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 38% 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) | €5.16 ($6) | $18 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €54 ($63) | $111 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.41 ($5.17) | $7 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.72 ($3.19) | $3.53 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 ($3.42) | $5.08 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.29 ($1.51) | $3.42 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.70 ($2.00) | $1.85 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 ($15) | $21 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 16% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 ($36) | $44 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 ($20) | $25 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €75 ($88) | $168 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 ($56) | $79 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($10) | $12 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.13 ($2.50) | $4.82 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.33 ($5.08) | $5.75 | - 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €463 ($543) | $429 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 ($0.24) | $0.27 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 ($52) | $53 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.07 ($5.95) | $8 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 23% cheaper than in United States
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