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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Restaurant
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fuel
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.
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.
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.
Transportation
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sports & entertainment
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.
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.
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.
Flats for rent
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.
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.
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.
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.
Flats for sale
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.
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.
Salary
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.
Hotels
United Kingdom vs. Spain - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.
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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