Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 9% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (€12) | €14 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.84 (€7) | €8 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.33 (€3.84) | €3.37 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.84 (€0.97) | €0.82 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.50 (€2.89) | €2.33 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.92 (€2.22) | €1.62 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.31 (€4.99) | €6 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.94 (€2.24) | €1.65 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.78 (€0.91) | €1.12 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.70 (€1.97) | €0.88 | + 125% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€10) | €7 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.94 (€2.25) | €1.61 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.91 (€1.05) | €0.86 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 57% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,817 (€2,100) | €1,209 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,114 (€1,287) | €769 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £145 (€167) | €107 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,128 (€1,304) | €750 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,017 (€1,176) | €540 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £93 (€107) | €78 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (€25) | €29 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £325 (€376) | €346 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £75 (€87) | €92 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (€7) | €7 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (€14) | €10 | + 36% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 15% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £69 (€80) | €75 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (€38) | €30 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £77 (€89) | €76 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £75 (€86) | €85 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 70% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,042 (€23,167) | €23,281 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.14 (€1.32) | €1.22 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £89 (€103) | €42 | + 142% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 23% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.04 (€3.51) | €6 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (€10) | €6 | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £82 (€95) | €59 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.32 (€3.84) | €4.14 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.52 (€1.76) | €2.40 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.20 (€3.69) | €2.96 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.90 (€2.20) | €1.34 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.45 (€1.68) | €1.94 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (€16) | €14 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 36% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (€35) | €29 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (€22) | €16 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £135 (€155) | €48 | + 224% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (€66) | €41 | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (€10) | €9 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.31 (€3.83) | €2.53 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.54 (€5.25) | €3.85 | + 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £421 (€486) | €476 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.30 (€0.35) | €0.22 | + 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £33 (€38) | €47 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (€13) | €4.91 | + 173% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 44% more expensive than in Spain
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