- Cost of Living
- Spain
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Spain compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 27% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 ($13) | $14 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $8 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 ($4.00) | $4.52 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 ($1.01) | $0.89 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.46 ($2.81) | $3.18 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.73 ($1.98) | $3.97 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.54 ($6) | $6 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.81 ($2.06) | $3.33 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.07 ($1.22) | $1.61 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.83 ($0.95) | $3.60 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 ($7) | $15 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.58 ($1.80) | $1.92 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.96 ($1.10) | $2.13 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 32% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,291 ($1,473) | $2,048 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €909 ($1,037) | $1,577 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €130 ($148) | $177 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €854 ($974) | $1,589 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €643 ($733) | $1,132 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €92 ($104) | $119 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €29 ($33) | $48 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €366 ($418) | $329 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €82 ($94) | $120 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($8) | $11 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($12) | $23 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 4% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €75 ($86) | $48 | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 ($33) | $45 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 ($92) | $86 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 ($108) | $115 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 18% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,326 ($22,052) | $22,416 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 ($1.45) | $0.78 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 ($56) | $85 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.98 ($7) | $7 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 ($5.71) | $19 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €55 ($63) | $111 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.64 ($5.30) | $7 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.58 ($2.94) | $3.47 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.83 ($3.23) | $5.13 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 ($1.55) | $3.47 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.64 ($1.87) | $1.87 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 ($15) | $21 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 25% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 ($36) | $45 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 ($19) | $25 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €71 ($81) | $174 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 ($52) | $79 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 ($9) | $12 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.14 ($2.45) | $4.90 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.11 ($4.69) | $5.93 | - 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €448 ($511) | $421 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 ($0.22) | $0.37 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 ($50) | $53 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.12 ($5.84) | $8 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 26% cheaper than in United States
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