Cost of living in Spain compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 67% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Spain | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (151元) | 42元 | + 257% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (85元) | 39元 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.93 (32元) | 14元 | + 121% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (8元) | 14元 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.07 (25元) | 16元 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.12 (17元) | 10元 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (58元) | 50元 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.04 (16元) | 16元 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (13元) | 6元 | + 98% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.13 (9元) | 6元 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (57元) | 89元 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (17元) | 8元 | + 103% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.04 (8元) | 13元 | - 33% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 25% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Spain | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,477 (11,927元) | 12,713元 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,014 (8,188元) | 5,917元 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €110 (890元) | 450元 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €978 (7,897元) | 6,564元 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €700 (5,650元) | 3,518元 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €80 (648元) | 296元 | + 119% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (198元) | 100元 | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €328 (2,651元) | 1,460元 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (757元) | 553元 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (56元) | 43元 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (99元) | 55元 | + 79% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 17% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Spain | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (634元) | 418元 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (273元) | 296元 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (711元) | 553元 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (745元) | 705元 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Spain | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,675 (215,391元) | 148,726元 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (12元) | 8元 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (224元) | 228元 | - 2% | |
| 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) | €10 (77元) | 42元 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (60元) | 59元 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (454元) | 114元 | + 299% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.24 (34元) | 67元 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.64 (21元) | 57元 | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.13 (25元) | 25元 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 (15元) | 6元 | + 147% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 (17元) | 13元 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (141元) | 85元 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 60% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Spain | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (288元) | 178元 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (134元) | 105元 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €48 (391元) | 1,179元 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (408元) | 320元 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (85元) | 81元 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.03 (24元) | 28元 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.85 (39元) | 19元 | + 105% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €465 (3,751元) | 3,924元 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (2.87元) | 0.34元 | + 757% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (428元) | 412元 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.68 (46元) | 25元 | + 85% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
8.075
CNY
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,998 prices entered by 957 different people.
Cost of living in Spain is 36% more expensive than in China
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Andorra is 80% more expensive than in China
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 67% more expensive than in China
- Cost of living in Argentina is 26% more expensive than in China
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in China
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 99% more expensive than in China
- Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in China
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in China
- Cost of living in Armenia is 30% more expensive than in China