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Cost of Living & Prices:
Spain vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

EURUSD

Spain vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.87 times less for grocery shopping in Spain than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.16 EUR (2.46 USD) in Spain and 5.12 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.8% lower in Spain.

2.16 EUR
5.12 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.89 EUR (2.16 USD) in Spain and 2.09 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.6% lower in Spain.

1.89 EUR
2.09 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 12.21 EUR (13.93 USD) in Spain and 18.4 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.6% lower in Spain.

12.21 EUR
18.40 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 5.6 EUR (6.39 USD) in Spain and 15.78 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.5% lower in Spain.

5.60 EUR
15.78 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.4 EUR (8.44 USD) in Spain and 15.27 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in Spain.

7.40 EUR
15.27 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 5.1 EUR (5.82 USD) in Spain and 14.02 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in Spain.

5.10 EUR
14.02 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.99 EUR (1.13 USD) in Spain and 2.81 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in Spain.

0.99 EUR
2.81 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.38 EUR (2.72 USD) for 12 eggs in Spain and 4.15 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Spain.

2.38 EUR
4.15 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.52 EUR (1.73 USD) in Spain and 3.44 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Spain.

1.52 EUR
3.44 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 14.45 EUR (16.48 USD) in Spain and 21.9 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34% lower in Spain.

14.45 EUR
21.90 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.06 EUR (1.21 USD) in Spain and 2.49 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.4% lower in Spain.

1.06 EUR
2.49 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.15 EUR (1.31 USD) in Spain and 3.74 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in Spain.

1.15 EUR
3.74 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 10.63 EUR (12.13 USD) in Spain and 14.65 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.4% lower in Spain.

10.63 EUR
14.65 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.9 EUR (1.03 USD) in Spain and 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.2% lower in Spain.

0.90 EUR
1.10 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.35 EUR (1.54 USD) in Spain and 3.42 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in Spain.

1.35 EUR
3.42 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.77 EUR (2.02 USD) in Spain and 4.67 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.1% lower in Spain.

1.77 EUR
4.67 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.27 EUR (1.45 USD) in Spain and 3.73 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66% lower in Spain.

1.27 EUR
3.73 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.25 EUR (1.43 USD) in Spain and 7.21 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in Spain.

1.25 EUR
7.21 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 9.62 EUR (10.98 USD) in Spain and 7.87 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.2% lower in the United States.

9.62 EUR
7.87 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.96 EUR (2.24 USD) in Spain and 5.48 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Spain.

1.96 EUR
5.48 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.69 EUR (0.79 USD) in Spain and 2.19 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in Spain.

0.69 EUR
2.19 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

Spain vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.74 times less for meals in restaurants in Spain than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.13 EUR (2.43 USD) in Spain and 4.58 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Spain.

2.13 EUR
4.58 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.36 EUR (2.69 USD) in Spain and 2.45 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.7% lower in Spain.

2.36 EUR
2.45 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 3.5 EUR (3.99 USD) in Spain and 7.01 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.1% lower in Spain.

3.50 EUR
7.01 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.5 EUR (3.99 USD) in Spain and 8.77 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.1% lower in Spain.

3.50 EUR
8.77 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8 EUR (9.13 USD) in Spain and 10.52 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24% lower in Spain.

8.00 EUR
10.52 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 50 EUR (57.04 USD) in Spain and 87.65 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43% lower in Spain.

50.00 EUR
87.65 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 12 EUR (13.69 USD) in Spain and 21.91 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Spain.

12.00 EUR
21.91 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.64 EUR (1.87 USD) in Spain and 1.93 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15% lower in Spain.

1.64 EUR
1.93 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

Spain vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.68 times more for fuel in Spain than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.32 EUR (1.5 USD) in Spain and 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.1% lower in the United States.

1.32 EUR
0.83 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.42 EUR (1.62 USD) in Spain and 0.8 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in the United States.

1.42 EUR
0.80 EUR

LPG 1L

0.90 EUR
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Transportation

EURUSD

Spain vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.78 times less for transportation in Spain than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 54.6 EUR (62.29 USD) in Spain and 113.07 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in Spain.

54.60 EUR
113.07 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.5 EUR (1.71 USD) in Spain and 2.41 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.8% lower in Spain.

1.50 EUR
2.41 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 22 EUR (25.1 USD) in Spain and 26.3 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.3% lower in Spain.

22.00 EUR
26.30 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in Spain and 1.63 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in Spain.

1.10 EUR
1.63 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.5 EUR (3.99 USD) in Spain and 3.94 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.2% lower in Spain.

3.50 EUR
3.94 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSD

Spain vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 9 EUR (10.27 USD) in Spain and 15.78 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43% lower in Spain.

9.00 EUR
15.78 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 41.41 EUR (47.24 USD) in Spain and 86.13 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Spain.

41.41 EUR
86.13 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 12.54 EUR (14.31 USD) in Spain and 33.31 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.4% lower in Spain.

12.54 EUR
33.31 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

Spain vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.16 times less for renting an apartment in Spain than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1009 EUR (1151.46 USD) in Spain and 3331 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Spain.

1 009 EUR
3 331 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 791.18 EUR (902.62 USD) in Spain and 2086 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.1% lower in Spain.

791.18 EUR
2 086 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1749 EUR (1995.6 USD) in Spain and 6218 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Spain.

1 749 EUR
6 218 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1268 EUR (1446.64 USD) in Spain and 3600 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in Spain.

1 268 EUR
3 600 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

Spain vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.31 times less for buying an apartment in Spain than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 5383 EUR (6141.73 USD) in Spain and 12515 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57% lower in Spain.

5 383 EUR
12 515 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 3557 EUR (4057.73 USD) in Spain and 8130 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.2% lower in Spain.

3 557 EUR
8 130 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

Spain vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Spain is 2.64 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1989 EUR (2268.62 USD) in Spain and 5257 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 62.2% lower in Spain.

1 989 EUR
5 257 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

Spain vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

95 EUR
90.9 EUR

Two stars

107 EUR
128 EUR

Three stars

151 EUR
171 EUR

Four stars

191 EUR
221 EUR

Five stars

400 EUR
527 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Spain: 20 cities, 1357 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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