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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 1.88 times less for grocery shopping in Spain than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 9.17 PLN (2.45 USD) in Spain and 21.89 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in Spain.

9.17 PLN
21.89 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 8.02 PLN (2.14 USD) in Spain and 8.96 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.5% lower in Spain.

8.02 PLN
8.96 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 51.84 PLN (13.83 USD) in Spain and 78.69 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.1% lower in Spain.

51.84 PLN
78.69 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 23.78 PLN (6.34 USD) in Spain and 67.48 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in Spain.

23.78 PLN
67.48 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 31.42 PLN (8.38 USD) in Spain and 65.3 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Spain.

31.42 PLN
65.30 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 21.65 PLN (5.78 USD) in Spain and 59.98 PLN (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in Spain.

21.65 PLN
59.98 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 4.2 PLN (1.12 USD) in Spain and 12.03 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Spain.

4.20 PLN
12.03 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 10.11 PLN (2.7 USD) for 12 eggs in Spain and 17.77 PLN (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.1% lower in Spain.

10.11 PLN
17.77 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.45 PLN (1.72 USD) in Spain and 14.73 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.2% lower in Spain.

6.45 PLN
14.73 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 61.78 PLN (16.48 USD) in Spain and 93.68 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.1% lower in Spain.

61.78 PLN
93.68 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 4.5 PLN (1.2 USD) in Spain and 10.65 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in Spain.

4.50 PLN
10.65 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.88 PLN (1.3 USD) in Spain and 16.01 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Spain.

4.88 PLN
16.01 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 45.13 PLN (12.04 USD) in Spain and 62.64 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28% lower in Spain.

45.13 PLN
62.64 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 3.82 PLN (1.02 USD) in Spain and 4.69 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.6% lower in Spain.

3.82 PLN
4.69 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 5.73 PLN (1.53 USD) in Spain and 14.62 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in Spain.

5.73 PLN
14.62 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 7.52 PLN (2 USD) in Spain and 19.98 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.4% lower in Spain.

7.52 PLN
19.98 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 5.39 PLN (1.44 USD) in Spain and 15.97 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in Spain.

5.39 PLN
15.97 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 5.31 PLN (1.42 USD) in Spain and 30.82 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.8% lower in Spain.

5.31 PLN
30.82 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 41.16 PLN (10.98 USD) in Spain and 33.66 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.2% lower in the United States.

41.16 PLN
33.66 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 8.32 PLN (2.22 USD) in Spain and 23.43 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.5% lower in Spain.

8.32 PLN
23.43 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.93 PLN (0.78 USD) in Spain and 9.37 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in Spain.

2.93 PLN
9.37 PLN

Restaurant

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Spain vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.75 times less for meals in restaurants in Spain than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 9.04 PLN (2.41 USD) in Spain and 19.57 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in Spain.

9.04 PLN
19.57 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.02 PLN (2.67 USD) in Spain and 10.5 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.6% lower in Spain.

10.02 PLN
10.50 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 14.86 PLN (3.96 USD) in Spain and 29.99 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in Spain.

14.86 PLN
29.99 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.86 PLN (3.96 USD) in Spain and 37.49 PLN (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.4% lower in Spain.

14.86 PLN
37.49 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 33.97 PLN (9.06 USD) in Spain and 44.99 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in Spain.

33.97 PLN
44.99 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 212.29 PLN (56.63 USD) in Spain and 374.89 PLN (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.4% lower in Spain.

212.29 PLN
374.89 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 50.95 PLN (13.59 USD) in Spain and 93.72 PLN (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in Spain.

50.95 PLN
93.72 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 6.96 PLN (1.86 USD) in Spain and 8.25 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in Spain.

6.96 PLN
8.25 PLN

Fuel

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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 5.63 PLN (1.5 USD) in Spain and 3.55 PLN (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.9% lower in the United States.

5.63 PLN
3.55 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.09 PLN (1.62 USD) in Spain and 3.44 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in the United States.

6.09 PLN
3.44 PLN

LPG 1L

3.87 PLN
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Transportation

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Spain vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.79 times less for transportation in Spain than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 231.83 PLN (61.84 USD) in Spain and 483.6 PLN (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.1% lower in Spain.

231.83 PLN
483.60 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 6.37 PLN (1.7 USD) in Spain and 10.31 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.2% lower in Spain.

6.37 PLN
10.31 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 93.41 PLN (24.92 USD) in Spain and 112.47 PLN (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.9% lower in Spain.

93.41 PLN
112.47 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 4.67 PLN (1.25 USD) in Spain and 6.97 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33% lower in Spain.

4.67 PLN
6.97 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 14.86 PLN (3.96 USD) in Spain and 16.87 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.9% lower in Spain.

14.86 PLN
16.87 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 38.21 PLN (10.19 USD) in Spain and 67.48 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.4% lower in Spain.

38.21 PLN
67.48 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 175.82 PLN (46.9 USD) in Spain and 368.36 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.3% lower in Spain.

175.82 PLN
368.36 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 53.24 PLN (14.2 USD) in Spain and 142.46 PLN (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in Spain.

53.24 PLN
142.46 PLN

Flats for rent

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Spain vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.19 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 4285 PLN (1143.12 USD) in Spain and 14247 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.9% lower in Spain.

4 285 PLN
14 247 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 3359 PLN (896.08 USD) in Spain and 8923 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.4% lower in Spain.

3 359 PLN
8 923 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 7427 PLN (1981.14 USD) in Spain and 26595 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in Spain.

7 427 PLN
26 595 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 5384 PLN (1436.16 USD) in Spain and 15398 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65% lower in Spain.

5 384 PLN
15 398 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 22858 PLN (6097.24 USD) in Spain and 53526 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in Spain.

22 858 PLN
53 526 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 15102 PLN (4028.34 USD) in Spain and 34771 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in Spain.

15 102 PLN
34 771 PLN

Salary

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Spain vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Spain is 2.66 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 8443 PLN (2252.18 USD) in Spain and 22482 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 62.4% lower in Spain.

8 443 PLN
22 482 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

406 PLN
389 PLN

Two stars

460 PLN
548 PLN

Three stars

645 PLN
732 PLN

Four stars

815 PLN
946 PLN

Five stars

1 709 PLN
2 253 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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