Cost of living in Spain compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 33% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Spain | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (129元) | 46元 | + 178% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (69元) | 40元 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.82 (29元) | 16元 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (8元) | 18元 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.94 (22元) | 19元 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.16 (17元) | 11元 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (51元) | 63元 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.91 (15元) | 15元 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.22 (9元) | 6元 | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (8元) | 7元 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (50元) | 118元 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (15元) | 8元 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (7元) | 16元 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Spain | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,200 (9,176元) | 15,059元 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €825 (6,305元) | 9,006元 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €128 (977元) | 421元 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €781 (5,968元) | 7,547元 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €576 (4,406元) | 4,347元 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €86 (655元) | 262元 | + 150% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (219元) | 115元 | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €349 (2,665元) | 1,143元 | + 133% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (709元) | 589元 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (54元) | 39元 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (86元) | 51元 | + 69% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 4% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Spain | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (585元) | 529元 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (224元) | 248元 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (642元) | 626元 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (655元) | 828元 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 24% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Spain | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,622 (203,511元) | 161,247元 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.71 (13元) | 9元 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (237元) | 204元 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Spain | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (63元) | 39元 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (61元) | 27元 | + 126% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (485元) | 391元 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.94 (30元) | 53元 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.47 (19元) | 33元 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.98 (23元) | 34元 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.93 (15元) | 13元 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.92 (15元) | 15元 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (141元) | 74元 | + 90% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Spain | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (244元) | 265元 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (119元) | 110元 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (385元) | 1,294元 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (358元) | 348元 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (72元) | 79元 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.63 (20元) | 29元 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.38 (33元) | 18元 | + 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €468 (3,575元) | 3,321元 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (1.27元) | 0.20元 | + 533% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (374元) | 410元 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.08 (39元) | 24元 | + 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,987 prices entered by 1,186 different people.
Cost of living in Spain is 9% more expensive than in China
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