Cost of living in Spain compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 59% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Spain | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (137元) | 36元 | + 277% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (77元) | 38元 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.81 (29元) | 13元 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (8元) | 15元 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.89 (22元) | 16元 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.06 (16元) | 10元 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (53元) | 51元 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.05 (16元) | 16元 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (11元) | 6元 | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.16 (9元) | 6元 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (51元) | 88元 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.07 (16元) | 8元 | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.05 (8元) | 12元 | - 35% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Spain is about the same as in China | ||||
| Spain | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,473 (11,229元) | 15,427元 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,003 (7,647元) | 7,527元 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €112 (854元) | 468元 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €928 (7,072元) | 6,937元 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €669 (5,098元) | 4,063元 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €75 (573元) | 335元 | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (205元) | 101元 | + 103% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €328 (2,497元) | 1,494元 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (728元) | 574元 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (56元) | 38元 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (90元) | 47元 | + 91% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is about the same as in China | ||||
| Spain | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (580元) | 420元 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (247元) | 287元 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (642元) | 567元 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (678元) | 717元 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Spain | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,684 (203,391元) | 150,961元 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 (12元) | 8元 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (213元) | 242元 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 16% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Spain | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (64元) | 41元 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (65元) | 45元 | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (450元) | 111元 | + 306% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.21 (32元) | 47元 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.87 (22元) | 44元 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.94 (22元) | 32元 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.81 (14元) | 9元 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.31 (18元) | 13元 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (128元) | 79元 | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 6% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Spain | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (269元) | 189元 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (127元) | 109元 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 (402元) | 481元 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (381元) | 257元 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (79元) | 75元 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.84 (22元) | 28元 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.52 (34元) | 14元 | + 145% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €535 (4,081元) | 3,505元 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 (2.14元) | 2.88元 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (387元) | 410元 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.34 (41元) | 25元 | + 61% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,650 prices entered by 1,050 different people.
Cost of living in Spain is 14% more expensive than in China
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