Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 10% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (€12) | €13 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.82 (€6) | €8 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.42 (€3.78) | €3.44 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.88 (€0.98) | €0.82 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.44 (€2.69) | €2.36 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.05 (€2.26) | €1.66 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.11 (€4.54) | €7 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.88 (€2.07) | €1.66 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.94 (€1.03) | €1.14 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.73 (€1.91) | €0.85 | + 123% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€9) | €7 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.88 (€2.07) | €1.59 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.00 (€1.11) | €0.86 | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 55% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,945 (€2,148) | €1,301 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,360 (€1,502) | €816 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £141 (€155) | €109 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,219 (€1,346) | €766 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,012 (€1,117) | €548 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £108 (€119) | €80 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 (€25) | €29 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £334 (€369) | €352 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £84 (€93) | €95 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (€7) | €7 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (€13) | €11 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £70 (€77) | €79 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £31 (€34) | €31 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £72 (€79) | €79 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £77 (€85) | €89 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 66% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,767 (€21,822) | €22,864 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.26 (€1.39) | €1.31 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £95 (€105) | €44 | + 136% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 16% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.04 (€4.46) | €7 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (€10) | €7 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £81 (€90) | €60 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.45 (€3.81) | €3.96 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.61 (€1.77) | €2.55 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.89 (€4.29) | €2.81 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.79 (€1.98) | €1.44 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.51 (€1.66) | €1.76 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (€13) | €14 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 14% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £29 (€32) | €30 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (€23) | €16 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £105 (€116) | €51 | + 129% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £56 (€62) | €43 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (€10) | €9 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.13 (€3.45) | €2.41 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.63 (€5.11) | €4.04 | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £412 (€455) | €444 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.13 (€0.15) | €0.21 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £40 (€44) | €46 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (€12) | €4.99 | + 143% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 08, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 38% more expensive than in Spain
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