Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 13% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (€13) | €13 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.77 (€7) | €8 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.39 (€3.83) | €3.33 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.84 (€0.95) | €0.82 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.33 (€2.64) | €2.41 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.95 (€2.20) | €1.68 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.18 (€4.72) | €6 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.86 (€2.10) | €1.70 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.95 (€1.07) | €1.06 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.75 (€1.97) | €0.85 | + 133% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€9) | €6 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.93 (€2.17) | €1.58 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.00 (€1.13) | €0.84 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 53% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,932 (€2,181) | €1,300 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,375 (€1,552) | €834 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £135 (€153) | €114 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,148 (€1,296) | €772 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £951 (€1,073) | €565 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £117 (€132) | €82 | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 (€26) | €30 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £320 (€361) | €371 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £80 (€91) | €94 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (€7) | €7 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (€13) | €11 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £69 (€78) | €80 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £30 (€34) | €31 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 (€79) | €80 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £76 (€85) | €90 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 65% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,945 (€22,517) | €22,581 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.27 (€1.44) | €1.33 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £91 (€102) | €45 | + 128% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 13% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.18 (€4.71) | €7 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (€10) | €8 | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £82 (€93) | €60 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.20 (€3.61) | €4.10 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.53 (€1.73) | €2.64 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.27 (€3.70) | €2.75 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.68 (€1.90) | €1.47 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.55 (€1.74) | €1.67 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (€14) | €14 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 14% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £29 (€33) | €30 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (€23) | €16 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £97 (€109) | €50 | + 118% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (€65) | €44 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (€10) | €9 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.99 (€3.37) | €2.45 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.62 (€5.21) | €4.04 | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £396 (€447) | €433 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 (€0.13) | €0.20 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £35 (€40) | €47 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (€12) | €4.93 | + 152% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 02, 2020.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 38% more expensive than in Spain
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