Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 4% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| United Kingdom | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £14 (€16) | €17 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (€7) | €9 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.35 (€3.85) | €3.83 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.06 (€1.22) | €0.99 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.25 (€3.74) | €2.98 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.90 (€2.18) | €2.18 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.82 (€4.40) | €7 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.96 (€2.25) | €1.91 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.94 (€1.09) | €1.21 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.70 (€1.95) | €1.04 | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€9) | €7 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.18 (€2.51) | €1.99 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.03 (€1.19) | €0.97 | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 52% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| United Kingdom | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,813 (€2,086) | €1,221 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,264 (€1,454) | €838 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £216 (€248) | €127 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,047 (€1,205) | €798 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £757 (€871) | €595 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £121 (€140) | €86 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (€30) | €29 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £301 (€346) | €353 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £94 (€108) | €95 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (€7) | €7 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £14 (€16) | €11 | + 41% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 6% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| United Kingdom | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £62 (€71) | €79 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £31 (€36) | €29 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £68 (€78) | €83 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £68 (€78) | €89 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 83% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| United Kingdom | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £25,499 (€29,336) | €26,162 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.65 (€1.90) | €1.73 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £78 (€90) | €32 | + 181% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 16% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| United Kingdom | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.52 (€4.05) | €8 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £10 (€12) | €8 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £81 (€93) | €63 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.35 (€3.86) | €3.94 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.71 (€1.97) | €2.47 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.61 (€4.15) | €2.98 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.29 (€2.63) | €1.76 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.68 (€1.93) | €1.94 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (€17) | €18 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 24% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| United Kingdom | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £37 (€42) | €32 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (€22) | €16 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £148 (€171) | €50 | + 239% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £60 (€69) | €48 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £10 (€11) | €9 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.18 (€3.66) | €2.58 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.68 (€5.38) | €4.31 | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £433 (€498) | €482 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (€0.12) | €0.17 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £33 (€38) | €49 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £13 (€15) | €5.14 | + 182% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 41% more expensive than in Spain
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