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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States 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 States vs. Spain - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.99 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Spain.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.84 USD in the United States and 2.25 USD in Spain. The price of this product is 61.5% lower in Spain.

5.84 USD
2.25 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.39 USD in the United States and 1.97 USD in Spain. The price of this product is 17.6% lower in Spain.

2.39 USD
1.97 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 20.99 USD in the United States and 12.74 USD in Spain. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in Spain.

20.99 USD
12.74 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 18 USD in the United States and 5.84 USD in Spain. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in Spain.

18.00 USD
5.84 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 17.42 USD in the United States and 7.72 USD in Spain. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in Spain.

17.42 USD
7.72 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16 USD in the United States and 5.32 USD in Spain. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in Spain.

16.00 USD
5.32 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 3.21 USD in the United States and 1.03 USD in Spain. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Spain.

3.21 USD
1.03 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.74 USD for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.48 USD in Spain. The price of this product is 47.7% lower in Spain.

4.74 USD
2.48 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.93 USD in the United States and 1.59 USD in Spain. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in Spain.

3.93 USD
1.59 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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

24.99 USD
16.48 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.84 USD in the United States and 1.11 USD in Spain. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in Spain.

2.84 USD
1.11 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.27 USD in the United States and 1.2 USD in Spain. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Spain.

4.27 USD
1.20 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 16.71 USD in the United States and 11.09 USD in Spain. The price of this product is 33.6% lower in Spain.

16.71 USD
11.09 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.25 USD in the United States and 0.94 USD in Spain. The price of this product is 24.8% lower in Spain.

1.25 USD
0.94 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.9 USD in the United States and 1.41 USD in Spain. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in Spain.

3.90 USD
1.41 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.33 USD in the United States and 1.85 USD in Spain. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in Spain.

5.33 USD
1.85 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 4.26 USD in the United States and 1.33 USD in Spain. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in Spain.

4.26 USD
1.33 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 8.22 USD in the United States and 1.3 USD in Spain. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in Spain.

8.22 USD
1.30 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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

8.98 USD
10.98 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 6.25 USD in the United States and 2.05 USD in Spain. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in Spain.

6.25 USD
2.05 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.5 USD in the United States and 0.72 USD in Spain. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Spain.

2.50 USD
0.72 USD

Restaurant

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United States vs. Spain - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.9 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Spain.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.22 USD in the United States and 2.22 USD in Spain. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in Spain.

5.22 USD
2.22 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.8 USD in the United States and 2.46 USD in Spain. The price of this product is 12.1% lower in Spain.

2.80 USD
2.46 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8 USD in the United States and 3.65 USD in Spain. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in Spain.

8.00 USD
3.65 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10 USD in the United States and 3.65 USD in Spain. The price of this product is 63.5% lower in Spain.

10.00 USD
3.65 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 12 USD in the United States and 8.35 USD in Spain. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in Spain.

12.00 USD
8.35 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 100 USD in the United States and 52.18 USD in Spain. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in Spain.

100.00 USD
52.18 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 25 USD in the United States and 12.52 USD in Spain. The price of this product is 49.9% lower in Spain.

25.00 USD
12.52 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.2 USD in the United States and 1.71 USD in Spain. The price of this product is 22.3% lower in Spain.

2.20 USD
1.71 USD

Fuel

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United States vs. Spain - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.67 times less for fuel in the United States than in Spain.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.95 USD in the United States and 1.5 USD in Spain. The price of this product is 36.7% lower in the United States.

0.95 USD
1.50 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.92 USD in the United States and 1.62 USD in Spain. The price of this product is 43.2% lower in the United States.

0.92 USD
1.62 USD

LPG 1L

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1.03 USD

Transportation

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United States vs. Spain - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.95 times more for transportation in the United States than in Spain.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 129 USD in the United States and 56.98 USD in Spain. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Spain.

129.00 USD
56.98 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.75 USD in the United States and 1.57 USD in Spain. The price of this product is 42.9% lower in Spain.

2.75 USD
1.57 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 30 USD in the United States and 22.96 USD in Spain. The price of this product is 23.5% lower in Spain.

30.00 USD
22.96 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.86 USD in the United States and 1.15 USD in Spain. The price of this product is 38.2% lower in Spain.

1.86 USD
1.15 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.5 USD in the United States and 3.65 USD in Spain. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in Spain.

4.50 USD
3.65 USD

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 18 USD in the United States and 9.39 USD in Spain. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in Spain.

18.00 USD
9.39 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 98.26 USD in the United States and 43.21 USD in Spain. The price of this product is 56% lower in Spain.

98.26 USD
43.21 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 38 USD in the United States and 13.09 USD in Spain. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in Spain.

38.00 USD
13.09 USD

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Spain - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.46 times more for renting an apartment in the United States 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 3800 USD in the United States and 1053 USD in Spain. The price of this product is 72.3% lower in Spain.

3 800 USD
1 053 USD

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 2380 USD in the United States and 825.64 USD in Spain. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in Spain.

2 380 USD
825.64 USD

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 7094 USD in the United States and 1825 USD in Spain. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Spain.

7 094 USD
1 825 USD

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 4107 USD in the United States and 1323 USD in Spain. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in Spain.

4 107 USD
1 323 USD

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Spain - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.52 times more for buying an apartment in the United States 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 14278 USD in the United States and 5618 USD in Spain. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in Spain.

14 278 USD
5 618 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 9275 USD in the United States and 3712 USD in Spain. The price of this product is 60% lower in Spain.

9 275 USD
3 712 USD

Salary

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United States vs. Spain - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 2.89 times higher than in Spain.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5997 USD in the United States and 2075 USD in Spain. The average salary is 65.4% lower in Spain.

5 997 USD
2 075 USD

Hotels

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

One star

104 USD
108 USD

Two stars

146 USD
123 USD

Three stars

195 USD
172 USD

Four stars

252 USD
217 USD

Five stars

601 USD
456 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • Spain: 20 cities, 1357 hotels

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