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Cost of Living & Prices:
United Kingdom vs. Spain

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Grocery

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United Kingdom vs. Spain - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.46 times more for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in Spain.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.4 EUR (2.58 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.16 EUR (2.32 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 10% lower in Spain.

2.40 EUR
2.16 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.51 EUR (1.62 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.89 EUR (2.03 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 20.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.51 EUR
1.89 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 12.39 EUR (13.31 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12.21 EUR (13.11 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 1.5% lower in Spain.

12.39 EUR
12.21 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.69 EUR (11.48 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.6 EUR (6.01 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in Spain.

10.69 EUR
5.60 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 8.07 EUR (8.66 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.4 EUR (7.95 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 8.3% lower in Spain.

8.07 EUR
7.40 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 15.63 EUR (16.78 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.1 EUR (5.48 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 67.4% lower in Spain.

15.63 EUR
5.10 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.38 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.99 EUR (1.06 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 58.4% lower in Spain.

2.38 EUR
0.99 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.09 EUR (3.32 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 2.38 EUR (2.56 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 23% lower in Spain.

3.09 EUR
2.38 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.83 EUR (3.04 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.52 EUR (1.63 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in Spain.

2.83 EUR
1.52 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 27.57 EUR (29.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 15.35 EUR (16.48 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 44.3% lower in Spain.

27.57 EUR
15.35 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.03 EUR (1.11 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.06 EUR (1.14 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 2.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.03 EUR
1.06 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.38 EUR (1.48 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.15 EUR (1.24 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Spain.

1.38 EUR
1.15 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.46 EUR (8.01 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.63 EUR (11.42 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

7.46 EUR
10.63 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.38 EUR (1.48 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.9 EUR (0.97 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 34.8% lower in Spain.

1.38 EUR
0.90 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.31 EUR (1.4 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.35 EUR (1.45 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 3% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.31 EUR
1.35 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.36 EUR (2.54 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.77 EUR (1.9 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 25% lower in Spain.

2.36 EUR
1.77 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.32 EUR (1.42 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.27 EUR (1.36 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 3.8% lower in Spain.

1.32 EUR
1.27 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.15 EUR (2.31 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.25 EUR (1.34 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in Spain.

2.15 EUR
1.25 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.91 EUR (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.22 EUR (10.98 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 42.9% lower in Spain.

17.91 EUR
10.22 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.88 EUR (3.09 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.96 EUR (2.1 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 31.9% lower in Spain.

2.88 EUR
1.96 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.37 EUR (1.47 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.69 EUR (0.74 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 49.6% lower in Spain.

1.37 EUR
0.69 EUR

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Spain - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.57 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Spain.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.08 EUR (4.38 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.13 EUR (2.29 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in Spain.

4.08 EUR
2.13 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.14 EUR (2.3 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.36 EUR (2.53 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 9.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.14 EUR
2.36 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.13 EUR (7.66 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.5 EUR (3.76 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 50.9% lower in Spain.

7.13 EUR
3.50 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.94 EUR (6.38 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.5 EUR (3.76 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in Spain.

5.94 EUR
3.50 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.32 EUR (8.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8 EUR (8.59 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 3.8% lower in Spain.

8.32 EUR
8.00 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 83.18 EUR (89.32 USD) in the United Kingdom and 50 EUR (53.7 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 39.9% lower in Spain.

83.18 EUR
50.00 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 17.82 EUR (19.14 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12 EUR (12.89 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 32.7% lower in Spain.

17.82 EUR
12.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.64 EUR (1.76 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.64 EUR (1.76 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 0% lower in Spain.

1.64 EUR
1.64 EUR

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. Spain - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.07 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in Spain.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.76 EUR (1.89 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.53 EUR (1.65 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 13.1% lower in Spain.

1.76 EUR
1.53 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.66 EUR (1.78 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.58 EUR (1.69 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 4.8% lower in Spain.

1.66 EUR
1.58 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 0.92 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.93 EUR (1 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 1.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

0.92 EUR
0.93 EUR

Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Spain - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.8 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Spain.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 187.14 EUR (200.98 USD) in the United Kingdom and 54.6 EUR (58.64 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 70.8% lower in Spain.

187.14 EUR
54.60 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.09 EUR (3.32 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.5 EUR (1.61 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in Spain.

3.09 EUR
1.50 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 34.22 EUR (36.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 22 EUR (23.63 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 35.7% lower in Spain.

34.22 EUR
22.00 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.02 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.1 EUR (1.18 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in Spain.

2.02 EUR
1.10 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.75 EUR (5.1 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.5 EUR (3.76 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 26.3% lower in Spain.

4.75 EUR
3.50 EUR

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 14.26 EUR (15.31 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9 EUR (9.67 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 36.9% lower in Spain.

14.26 EUR
9.00 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 50.49 EUR (54.22 USD) in the United Kingdom and 41.41 EUR (44.47 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 18% lower in Spain.

50.49 EUR
41.41 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 13.8 EUR (14.82 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12.54 EUR (13.47 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 9.1% lower in Spain.

13.80 EUR
12.54 EUR

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Spain - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.37 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 2428 EUR (2608.01 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1009 EUR (1083.92 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 58.4% lower in Spain.

2 428 EUR
1 009 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 1721 EUR (1848.37 USD) in the United Kingdom and 791.18 EUR (849.67 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 54% lower in Spain.

1 721 EUR
791.18 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 4328 EUR (4648.1 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1749 EUR (1878.54 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 59.6% lower in Spain.

4 328 EUR
1 749 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 2920 EUR (3135.77 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1268 EUR (1361.79 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in Spain.

2 920 EUR
1 268 EUR

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Spain - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.57 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 14289 EUR (15344.96 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5383 EUR (5781.47 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Spain.

14 289 EUR
5 383 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 8723 EUR (9367.42 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3557 EUR (3819.71 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Spain.

8 723 EUR
3 557 EUR

Salary

EURUSDGBP

United Kingdom vs. Spain - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 1.81 times higher than in Spain.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3604 EUR (3869.98 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1989 EUR (2135.54 USD) in Spain. The average salary is 44.8% lower in Spain.

3 604 EUR
1 989 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

85 EUR
116 EUR

Two stars

152 EUR
154 EUR

Three stars

201 EUR
203 EUR

Four stars

269 EUR
257 EUR

Five stars

472 EUR
487 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 1 Jun 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 15 Jun 2024) • United Kingdom: 20 cities, 1059 hotels • Spain: 20 cities, 893 hotels

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