Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 19% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| United Kingdom | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £14 (€17) | €16 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.95 (€7) | €8 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.37 (€4.00) | €3.53 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.89 (€1.06) | €0.86 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.81 (€3.34) | €2.40 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.24 (€2.66) | €1.71 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.85 (€4.56) | €6 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.12 (€2.51) | €1.78 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.86 (€1.02) | €1.11 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.82 (€2.16) | €0.90 | + 140% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (€10) | €6 | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.90 (€2.25) | €1.79 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.02 (€1.21) | €0.89 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 109% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 109% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| United Kingdom | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,233 (€2,647) | €1,171 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,760 (€2,087) | €752 | + 178% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £177 (€210) | €113 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,589 (€1,884) | €708 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,227 (€1,455) | €530 | + 175% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £140 (€166) | €73 | + 128% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (€31) | €31 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £294 (€349) | €343 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £101 (€119) | €93 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (€7) | €8 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (€15) | €10 | + 47% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 20% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| United Kingdom | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £67 (€79) | €73 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £34 (€40) | €30 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £74 (€88) | €79 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £85 (€101) | €88 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 119% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 119% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| United Kingdom | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £22,731 (€26,950) | €23,105 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.56 (€1.85) | €1.61 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £113 (€134) | €40 | + 231% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 35% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| United Kingdom | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.11 (€4.88) | €5.31 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (€11) | €6 | + 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £90 (€107) | €59 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.50 (€2.97) | €4.12 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.57 (€1.87) | €2.45 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.42 (€4.05) | €2.80 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.89 (€2.24) | €1.49 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.29 (€1.52) | €1.85 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (€17) | €17 | + 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 43% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| United Kingdom | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £36 (€42) | €32 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £24 (€28) | €16 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £140 (€167) | €50 | + 236% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £61 (€73) | €42 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (€11) | €10 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.18 (€3.77) | €2.59 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.32 (€6) | €4.06 | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £533 (€632) | €451 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 (€0.15) | €0.16 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £40 (€47) | €45 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (€14) | €4.98 | + 185% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2022.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 76% more expensive than in Spain
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