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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

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Spain vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.7 times less for grocery shopping in Spain than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 9.74 PLN (2.63 USD) in Spain and 27.38 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Spain.

9.74 PLN
27.38 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 8.07 PLN (2.18 USD) in Spain and 9.31 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.3% lower in Spain.

8.07 PLN
9.31 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 62.39 PLN (16.88 USD) in Spain and 73.69 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.3% lower in Spain.

62.39 PLN
73.69 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 29.68 PLN (8.03 USD) in Spain and 66.52 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in Spain.

29.68 PLN
66.52 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 33.22 PLN (8.99 USD) in Spain and 59.43 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in Spain.

33.22 PLN
59.43 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 25.62 PLN (6.93 USD) in Spain and 70.22 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.5% lower in Spain.

25.62 PLN
70.22 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 5.17 PLN (1.4 USD) in Spain and 12.34 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in Spain.

5.17 PLN
12.34 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 12.68 PLN (3.43 USD) for 12 eggs in Spain and 26.57 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.3% lower in Spain.

12.68 PLN
26.57 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.37 PLN (2.26 USD) in Spain and 14.08 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.6% lower in Spain.

8.37 PLN
14.08 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 60.9 PLN (16.48 USD) in Spain and 92.35 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.1% lower in Spain.

60.90 PLN
92.35 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 5.08 PLN (1.37 USD) in Spain and 10.87 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in Spain.

5.08 PLN
10.87 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 6.28 PLN (1.7 USD) in Spain and 18.52 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in Spain.

6.28 PLN
18.52 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 53.72 PLN (14.54 USD) in Spain and 63.42 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.3% lower in Spain.

53.72 PLN
63.42 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.53 PLN (1.22 USD) in Spain and 5.88 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23% lower in Spain.

4.53 PLN
5.88 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 7.86 PLN (2.13 USD) in Spain and 14.82 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47% lower in Spain.

7.86 PLN
14.82 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 9.52 PLN (2.58 USD) in Spain and 21.14 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55% lower in Spain.

9.52 PLN
21.14 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 7.69 PLN (2.08 USD) in Spain and 13.82 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in Spain.

7.69 PLN
13.82 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 6.23 PLN (1.69 USD) in Spain and 30.56 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in Spain.

6.23 PLN
30.56 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 40.58 PLN (10.98 USD) in Spain and 33.19 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.2% lower in the United States.

40.58 PLN
33.19 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 10.16 PLN (2.75 USD) in Spain and 23.54 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.8% lower in Spain.

10.16 PLN
23.54 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.59 PLN (0.97 USD) in Spain and 9.2 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61% lower in Spain.

3.59 PLN
9.20 PLN

Restaurant

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Spain vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.82 times less for meals in restaurants in Spain than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 11.61 PLN (3.14 USD) in Spain and 21.66 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in Spain.

11.61 PLN
21.66 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 11.66 PLN (3.15 USD) in Spain and 12.2 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in Spain.

11.66 PLN
12.20 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 14.95 PLN (4.04 USD) in Spain and 29.57 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in Spain.

14.95 PLN
29.57 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 17.08 PLN (4.62 USD) in Spain and 44.35 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.5% lower in Spain.

17.08 PLN
44.35 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 42.7 PLN (11.55 USD) in Spain and 44.35 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.7% lower in Spain.

42.70 PLN
44.35 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 256.21 PLN (69.33 USD) in Spain and 517.39 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in Spain.

256.21 PLN
517.39 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 64.05 PLN (17.33 USD) in Spain and 96.09 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Spain.

64.05 PLN
96.09 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 7.9 PLN (2.14 USD) in Spain and 9.42 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.1% lower in Spain.

7.90 PLN
9.42 PLN

Fuel

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Spain vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.79 times more for fuel in Spain than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 6.15 PLN (1.66 USD) in Spain and 3.64 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.8% lower in the United States.

6.15 PLN
3.64 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.48 PLN (1.75 USD) in Spain and 3.43 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in the United States.

6.48 PLN
3.43 PLN

LPG 1L

4.08 PLN
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Transportation

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Spain vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.16 times less for transportation in Spain than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 181.48 PLN (49.11 USD) in Spain and 487.83 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Spain.

181.48 PLN
487.83 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 6.41 PLN (1.73 USD) in Spain and 10.72 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in Spain.

6.41 PLN
10.72 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 106.75 PLN (28.89 USD) in Spain and 155.22 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in Spain.

106.75 PLN
155.22 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.55 PLN (1.5 USD) in Spain and 8.02 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.8% lower in Spain.

5.55 PLN
8.02 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 14.95 PLN (4.04 USD) in Spain and 18.44 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in Spain.

14.95 PLN
18.44 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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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 42.7 PLN (11.55 USD) in Spain and 73.91 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Spain.

42.70 PLN
73.91 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 195.66 PLN (52.94 USD) in Spain and 583.07 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in Spain.

195.66 PLN
583.07 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 65.46 PLN (17.71 USD) in Spain and 240.22 PLN (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in Spain.

65.46 PLN
240.22 PLN

Flats for rent

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Spain vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.63 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 6030 PLN (1631.54 USD) in Spain and 14996 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in Spain.

6 030 PLN
14 996 PLN

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 4186 PLN (1132.68 USD) in Spain and 9399 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Spain.

4 186 PLN
9 399 PLN

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 10809 PLN (2924.69 USD) in Spain and 30384 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Spain.

10 809 PLN
30 384 PLN

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 7142 PLN (1932.66 USD) in Spain and 19316 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63% lower in Spain.

7 142 PLN
19 316 PLN

Flats for sale

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Spain vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.33 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 29110 PLN (7876.73 USD) in Spain and 64139 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in Spain.

29 110 PLN
64 139 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 17772 PLN (4808.83 USD) in Spain and 44999 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in Spain.

17 772 PLN
44 999 PLN

Salary

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Spain vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Spain is 2.09 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 9116 PLN (2466.64 USD) in Spain and 19015 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 52.1% lower in Spain.

9 116 PLN
19 015 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

401 PLN
383 PLN

Two stars

453 PLN
541 PLN

Three stars

635 PLN
721 PLN

Four stars

804 PLN
933 PLN

Five stars

1 685 PLN
2 221 PLN

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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