Cost of living in Salamanca (Spain) is 35% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 4% | |||
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| Food in Salamanca (Spain) is about the same as in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Salamanca | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (£13) | £9 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £6.00 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.76 (£3.17) | £3.70 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (£0.80) | £0.84 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.49 (£2.09) | £2.64 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.77 (£1.49) | £1.87 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (£5.97) | £5.25 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.60 (£1.35) | £1.61 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.97 (£0.82) | £0.79 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 (£0.92) | £2.06 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (£7) | £8 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.55 (£1.31) | £1.62 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.80 (£0.68) | £0.99 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Salamanca (Spain) is 43% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Salamanca | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €923 (£777) | £1,430 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €619 (£521) | £928 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €105 (£88) | £249 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €667 (£562) | £1,104 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €425 (£358) | £764 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €54 (£46) | £143 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (£27) | £29 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €313 (£263) | £313 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (£87) | £77 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (£5.42) | £5.67 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (£9) | £12 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Salamanca (Spain) is 18% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Salamanca | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (£62) | £68 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 (£24) | £37 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (£64) | £77 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (£74) | £48 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Salamanca (Spain) is 51% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,386 (£21,372) | £18,757 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (£1.26) | £1.38 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €18 (£15) | £61 | - 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €11 (£9) | £13 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Salamanca (Spain) is 27% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Salamanca | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.15 (£4.33) | £2.41 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (£5.29) | £9 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (£52) | £124 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.89 (£4.96) | £3.26 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.83 (£2.38) | £1.32 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.79 (£2.35) | £2.34 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.60 (£1.35) | £1.84 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.89 (£1.59) | £1.39 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (£10) | £9 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Salamanca (Spain) is 27% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Salamanca | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (£21) | £26 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (£10) | £17 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €37 (£31) | £85 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €32 (£27) | £55 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (£6) | £7 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.37 (£2.00) | £2.85 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.73 (£3.14) | £4.34 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €440 (£371) | £359 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (£0.13) | £0.16 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (£32) | £24 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.42 (£4.57) | £11 | - 57% | |
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TOTAL | - 35% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 92 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2025.
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