Cost of living in Gijón (Spain) is 30% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 10% | |||
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| Food in Gijón (Spain) is 10% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Gijón | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (£12) | £9 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £6.00 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.48 (£2.94) | £3.70 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.93 (£0.78) | £0.84 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.46 (£2.08) | £2.64 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.83 (£1.55) | £1.87 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (£5.99) | £5.25 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.42 (£1.20) | £1.61 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.13 (£0.96) | £0.79 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.81 (£0.69) | £2.06 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €3.66 (£3.10) | £8 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.60 (£1.35) | £1.62 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.90 (£0.76) | £0.99 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Gijón (Spain) is 46% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Gijón | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €867 (£733) | £1,430 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €655 (£554) | £928 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €102 (£86) | £249 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €643 (£543) | £1,104 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €447 (£378) | £764 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €89 (£75) | £143 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (£21) | £29 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €378 (£320) | £313 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (£73) | £77 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (£5.47) | £5.67 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (£9) | £12 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Gijón (Spain) is 18% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Gijón | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (£72) | £68 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (£23) | £37 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (£62) | £77 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €83 (£70) | £48 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Gijón (Spain) is 35% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Gijón | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,292 (£19,686) | £18,757 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.64 (£1.38) | £1.38 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (£29) | £61 | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (£11) | £13 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Gijón (Spain) is 14% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Gijón | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (£8) | £2.41 | + 212% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £9 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €81 (£69) | £124 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | £3.26 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.44 (£2.06) | £1.32 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (£2.54) | £2.34 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.09 (£0.92) | £1.84 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.55 (£1.31) | £1.39 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (£11) | £9 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Gijón (Spain) is 13% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Gijón | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (£28) | £26 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (£14) | £17 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (£42) | £85 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 (£33) | £55 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (£7) | £7 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.97 (£1.67) | £2.85 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.75 (£4.01) | £4.34 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €474 (£400) | £359 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.16 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (£38) | £24 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.87 (£4.12) | £11 | - 61% | |
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TOTAL | - 30% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 80 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2025.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £4,700 in Stoke-on-Trent you would need to make just about £3,311 (€3,918) in Gijón.
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