Cost of living in Valencia, Spain (Spain) is 28% cheaper than in Spokane, Washington (United States)
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| Food | - 14% | |||
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| Food in Valencia, Spain (Spain) is 14% cheaper than in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Valencia, Spain | Spokane, Washington | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 ($20) | $15 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 ($10) | $8 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 ($3.77) | $5.26 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.01 ($1.09) | $0.83 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.55 ($2.74) | $2.49 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 ($2.15) | $4.65 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($7) | $7 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.04 ($2.20) | $3.87 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.37 ($1.48) | $1.59 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.83 ($0.89) | $3.58 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($7) | $15 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.29 ($2.46) | $2.20 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.75 ($0.81) | $1.51 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Valencia, Spain (Spain) is 41% cheaper than in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Valencia, Spain | Spokane, Washington | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,215 ($1,309) | $2,283 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €832 ($897) | $1,622 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €124 ($134) | $247 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €910 ($980) | $1,520 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €581 ($626) | $1,008 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €109 ($117) | $160 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 ($33) | $56 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €323 ($348) | $294 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 ($111) | $151 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 ($9) | $14 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($12) | $27 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Valencia, Spain (Spain) is 15% cheaper than in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 ($95) | $51 | + 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 ($31) | $61 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 ($101) | $101 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 ($113) | $114 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Valencia, Spain (Spain) is 21% cheaper than in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,743 ($26,657) | $24,445 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.65 ($1.77) | $1.18 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €32 ($35) | $60 | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 ($19) | $27 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Valencia, Spain (Spain) is 19% cheaper than in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 ($12) | $9 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.49 ($5.91) | $16 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 ($68) | $89 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.28 ($5.69) | $6 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.81 ($3.02) | $3.09 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.05 ($4.36) | $4.27 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.74 ($1.87) | $3.71 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 ($2.56) | $1.78 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 ($18) | $18 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Valencia, Spain (Spain) is 37% cheaper than in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Valencia, Spain | Spokane, Washington | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 ($35) | $52 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 ($18) | $25 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 ($54) | $94 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 ($52) | $84 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 ($12) | $11 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.75 ($2.97) | $5.58 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.17 ($4.49) | $5.84 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €521 ($562) | $499 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 ($0.16) | $0.51 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 ($50) | $35 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.43 ($5.85) | $10 | - 41% | |
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TOTAL | - 28% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 646 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2023.
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