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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 1.44 times more for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in Spain.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 10.07 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.19 PLN (2.51 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 8.7% lower in Spain.

10.07 PLN
9.19 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 6.33 PLN (1.73 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.04 PLN (2.19 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 21.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

6.33 PLN
8.04 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 52.01 PLN (14.2 USD) in the United Kingdom and 51.93 PLN (14.18 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 0.2% lower in Spain.

52.01 PLN
51.93 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 44.88 PLN (12.25 USD) in the United Kingdom and 23.82 PLN (6.5 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 46.9% lower in Spain.

44.88 PLN
23.82 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 33.86 PLN (9.24 USD) in the United Kingdom and 31.48 PLN (8.59 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 7% lower in Spain.

33.86 PLN
31.48 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 65.57 PLN (17.9 USD) in the United Kingdom and 21.69 PLN (5.92 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in Spain.

65.57 PLN
21.69 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.97 PLN (2.72 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.21 PLN (1.15 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 57.8% lower in Spain.

9.97 PLN
4.21 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 12.96 PLN (3.54 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 10.12 PLN (2.76 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 21.9% lower in Spain.

12.96 PLN
10.12 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 11.87 PLN (3.24 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.47 PLN (1.76 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in Spain.

11.87 PLN
6.47 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 4.34 PLN (1.18 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.51 PLN (1.23 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 3.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

4.34 PLN
4.51 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 5.78 PLN (1.58 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.89 PLN (1.34 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in Spain.

5.78 PLN
4.89 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 31.31 PLN (8.55 USD) in the United Kingdom and 45.21 PLN (12.34 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

31.31 PLN
45.21 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.78 PLN (1.58 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.83 PLN (1.04 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 33.7% lower in Spain.

5.78 PLN
3.83 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 5.49 PLN (1.5 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.74 PLN (1.57 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

5.49 PLN
5.74 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 9.92 PLN (2.71 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.53 PLN (2.06 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 24.1% lower in Spain.

9.92 PLN
7.53 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 5.53 PLN (1.51 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.4 PLN (1.47 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 2.4% lower in Spain.

5.53 PLN
5.40 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 9.03 PLN (2.46 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.32 PLN (1.45 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in Spain.

9.03 PLN
5.32 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 12.07 PLN (3.29 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.34 PLN (2.28 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 30.9% lower in Spain.

12.07 PLN
8.34 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 5.73 PLN (1.57 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.93 PLN (0.8 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 48.9% lower in Spain.

5.73 PLN
2.93 PLN

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Spain - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.55 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Spain.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 17.1 PLN (4.67 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.06 PLN (2.47 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 47% lower in Spain.

17.10 PLN
9.06 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 8.98 PLN (2.45 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.04 PLN (2.74 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 10.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

8.98 PLN
10.04 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 29.92 PLN (8.17 USD) in the United Kingdom and 14.89 PLN (4.06 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 50.2% lower in Spain.

29.92 PLN
14.89 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 24.93 PLN (6.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 14.89 PLN (4.06 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 40.3% lower in Spain.

24.93 PLN
14.89 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 34.91 PLN (9.53 USD) in the United Kingdom and 34.03 PLN (9.29 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 2.5% lower in Spain.

34.91 PLN
34.03 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 349.05 PLN (95.28 USD) in the United Kingdom and 212.67 PLN (58.06 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 39.1% lower in Spain.

349.05 PLN
212.67 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 74.8 PLN (20.42 USD) in the United Kingdom and 51.04 PLN (13.93 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in Spain.

74.80 PLN
51.04 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 6.88 PLN (1.88 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.98 PLN (1.9 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 1.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

6.88 PLN
6.98 PLN

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. Spain - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.19 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in Spain.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 6.63 PLN (1.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.5 PLN (1.5 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 17% lower in Spain.

6.63 PLN
5.50 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.4 PLN (1.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.95 PLN (1.62 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 7% lower in Spain.

6.40 PLN
5.95 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 5.16 PLN (1.41 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.78 PLN (1.03 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in Spain.

5.16 PLN
3.78 PLN

Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Spain - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.76 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Spain.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 785.37 PLN (214.39 USD) in the United Kingdom and 232.24 PLN (63.4 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in Spain.

785.37 PLN
232.24 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 12.96 PLN (3.54 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.38 PLN (1.74 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in Spain.

12.96 PLN
6.38 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 143.61 PLN (39.2 USD) in the United Kingdom and 93.58 PLN (25.54 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 34.8% lower in Spain.

143.61 PLN
93.58 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 8.48 PLN (2.31 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.68 PLN (1.28 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 44.8% lower in Spain.

8.48 PLN
4.68 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 19.95 PLN (5.44 USD) in the United Kingdom and 14.89 PLN (4.06 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 25.4% lower in Spain.

19.95 PLN
14.89 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 59.84 PLN (16.33 USD) in the United Kingdom and 38.28 PLN (10.45 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 36% lower in Spain.

59.84 PLN
38.28 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 211.87 PLN (57.84 USD) in the United Kingdom and 176.14 PLN (48.08 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 16.9% lower in Spain.

211.87 PLN
176.14 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 57.89 PLN (15.8 USD) in the United Kingdom and 53.34 PLN (14.56 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 7.9% lower in Spain.

57.89 PLN
53.34 PLN

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Spain - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.33 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 10191 PLN (2782.01 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4293 PLN (1171.9 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in Spain.

10 191 PLN
4 293 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 7223 PLN (1971.68 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3365 PLN (918.64 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in Spain.

7 223 PLN
3 365 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 18163 PLN (4958.2 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7440 PLN (2031.03 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 59% lower in Spain.

18 163 PLN
7 440 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 12254 PLN (3344.97 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5394 PLN (1472.33 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 56% lower in Spain.

12 254 PLN
5 394 PLN

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Spain - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.54 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 59963 PLN (16368.7 USD) in the United Kingdom and 22898 PLN (6250.78 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in Spain.

59 963 PLN
22 898 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 36605 PLN (9992.36 USD) in the United Kingdom and 15129 PLN (4129.77 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in Spain.

36 605 PLN
15 129 PLN

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Spain - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 1.79 times higher than in Spain.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 15123 PLN (4128.17 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8458 PLN (2308.89 USD) in Spain. The average salary is 44.1% lower in Spain.

15 123 PLN
8 458 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

1 545 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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