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Cost of Living & Prices:
United Kingdom vs. Spain

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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United Kingdom vs. Spain - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.38 times more for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in Spain.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 12.32 PLN (3.36 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.72 PLN (2.65 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 21.1% lower in Spain.

12.32 PLN
9.72 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 7.13 PLN (1.95 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.06 PLN (2.2 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 11.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

7.13 PLN
8.06 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 51.31 PLN (14.01 USD) in the United Kingdom and 62.31 PLN (17.01 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 17.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

51.31 PLN
62.31 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 42.06 PLN (11.48 USD) in the United Kingdom and 29.64 PLN (8.09 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 29.5% lower in Spain.

42.06 PLN
29.64 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 31.67 PLN (8.65 USD) in the United Kingdom and 33.18 PLN (9.06 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 4.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

31.67 PLN
33.18 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 84.12 PLN (22.96 USD) in the United Kingdom and 25.59 PLN (6.99 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 69.6% lower in Spain.

84.12 PLN
25.59 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 11.83 PLN (3.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.16 PLN (1.41 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in Spain.

11.83 PLN
5.16 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 18.01 PLN (4.92 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 12.67 PLN (3.46 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in Spain.

18.01 PLN
12.67 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.75 PLN (4.03 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.36 PLN (2.28 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in Spain.

14.75 PLN
8.36 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 108.47 PLN (29.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 60.37 PLN (16.48 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 44.3% lower in Spain.

108.47 PLN
60.37 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 5 PLN (1.36 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.08 PLN (1.39 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 1.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

5.00 PLN
5.08 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 8.12 PLN (2.22 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.27 PLN (1.71 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 22.8% lower in Spain.

8.12 PLN
6.27 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 39.39 PLN (10.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 53.65 PLN (14.65 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 26.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

39.39 PLN
53.65 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.43 PLN (1.76 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.52 PLN (1.23 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in Spain.

6.43 PLN
4.52 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 6.63 PLN (1.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.85 PLN (2.14 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 15.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

6.63 PLN
7.85 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.38 PLN (3.11 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.51 PLN (2.6 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 16.4% lower in Spain.

11.38 PLN
9.51 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 5.94 PLN (1.62 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.68 PLN (2.1 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 22.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

5.94 PLN
7.68 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 9.2 PLN (2.51 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.23 PLN (1.7 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 32.3% lower in Spain.

9.20 PLN
6.23 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 70.44 PLN (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 40.22 PLN (10.98 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 42.9% lower in Spain.

70.44 PLN
40.22 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 13.31 PLN (3.63 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.15 PLN (2.77 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 23.7% lower in Spain.

13.31 PLN
10.15 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.98 PLN (1.9 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.58 PLN (0.98 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 48.7% lower in Spain.

6.98 PLN
3.58 PLN

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Spain - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.48 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Spain.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 18.95 PLN (5.17 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.6 PLN (3.17 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 38.8% lower in Spain.

18.95 PLN
11.60 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.39 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.64 PLN (3.18 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 10.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

10.39 PLN
11.64 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 32.02 PLN (8.74 USD) in the United Kingdom and 14.93 PLN (4.08 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in Spain.

32.02 PLN
14.93 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 29.24 PLN (7.98 USD) in the United Kingdom and 17.06 PLN (4.66 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in Spain.

29.24 PLN
17.06 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 39.59 PLN (10.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 42.65 PLN (11.64 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 7.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

39.59 PLN
42.65 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 395.87 PLN (108.07 USD) in the United Kingdom and 255.9 PLN (69.86 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 35.4% lower in Spain.

395.87 PLN
255.90 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 98.97 PLN (27.02 USD) in the United Kingdom and 63.98 PLN (17.46 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 35.4% lower in Spain.

98.97 PLN
63.98 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 6.53 PLN (1.78 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.89 PLN (2.15 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 17.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

6.53 PLN
7.89 PLN

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. Spain - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.11 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in Spain.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 7.06 PLN (1.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.1 PLN (1.66 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 13.6% lower in Spain.

7.06 PLN
6.10 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.7 PLN (1.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.42 PLN (1.75 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 4.2% lower in Spain.

6.70 PLN
6.42 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.67 PLN (1.28 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.04 PLN (1.1 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 13.5% lower in Spain.

4.67 PLN
4.04 PLN

Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Spain - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.55 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Spain.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 920.83 PLN (251.38 USD) in the United Kingdom and 181.26 PLN (49.48 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 80.3% lower in Spain.

920.83 PLN
181.26 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 14.84 PLN (4.05 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.4 PLN (1.75 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Spain.

14.84 PLN
6.40 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 148.45 PLN (40.52 USD) in the United Kingdom and 106.63 PLN (29.11 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 28.2% lower in Spain.

148.45 PLN
106.63 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 12.37 PLN (3.38 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.54 PLN (1.51 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 55.2% lower in Spain.

12.37 PLN
5.54 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 21.77 PLN (5.94 USD) in the United Kingdom and 14.93 PLN (4.08 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in Spain.

21.77 PLN
14.93 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 74.22 PLN (20.26 USD) in the United Kingdom and 42.65 PLN (11.64 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 42.5% lower in Spain.

74.22 PLN
42.65 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 238.51 PLN (65.11 USD) in the United Kingdom and 195.42 PLN (53.35 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in Spain.

238.51 PLN
195.42 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 88.82 PLN (24.25 USD) in the United Kingdom and 65.38 PLN (17.85 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 26.4% lower in Spain.

88.82 PLN
65.38 PLN

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Spain - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.89 times more for renting an apartment in the United Kingdom than in Spain.

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 10976 PLN (2996.18 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6022 PLN (1644.06 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Spain.

10 976 PLN
6 022 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 8189 PLN (2235.36 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4181 PLN (1141.38 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 48.9% lower in Spain.

8 189 PLN
4 181 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 20392 PLN (5566.72 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10796 PLN (2947.13 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in Spain.

20 392 PLN
10 796 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 13612 PLN (3715.84 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7134 PLN (1947.49 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in Spain.

13 612 PLN
7 134 PLN

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Spain - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.49 times more for buying an apartment in the United Kingdom than in Spain.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 75075 PLN (20494.62 USD) in the United Kingdom and 29075 PLN (7937.19 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in Spain.

75 075 PLN
29 075 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 41750 PLN (11397.28 USD) in the United Kingdom and 17751 PLN (4845.74 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in Spain.

41 750 PLN
17 751 PLN

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Spain - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 1.61 times higher than in Spain.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 14692 PLN (4010.84 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9105 PLN (2485.57 USD) in Spain. The average salary is 38% lower in Spain.

14 692 PLN
9 105 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

586 PLN
397 PLN

Two stars

448 PLN
449 PLN

Three stars

467 PLN
630 PLN

Four stars

607 PLN
797 PLN

Five stars

1 544 PLN
1 670 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United Kingdom: 20 cities, 1334 hotels • Spain: 20 cities, 1357 hotels

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