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
United States vs. Spain - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.68 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Spain.
Apples (1kg)
One kilogram of apples costs 26.77 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 9.6 PLN (2.66 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Spain.
Banana (1kg)
1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.1 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 7.96 PLN (2.2 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 12.5% lower in Spain.
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)
One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 72.04 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 61.54 PLN (17.03 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in Spain.
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)
A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 65.03 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 29.28 PLN (8.1 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 55% lower in Spain.
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 58.1 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 32.77 PLN (9.07 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in Spain.
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)
A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 68.65 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 25.27 PLN (7 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Spain.
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.07 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 5.1 PLN (1.41 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in Spain.
Eggs (regular) (12)
You will pay 25.98 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 12.51 PLN (3.46 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in Spain.
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.77 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 8.26 PLN (2.29 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 40% lower in Spain.
Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre
A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 90.29 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 59.54 PLN (16.48 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 34.1% lower in Spain.
Lettuce (1 head)
One head of lettuce costs 10.62 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 5.01 PLN (1.39 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in Spain.
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
One loaf of fresh white bread costs 18.1 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 6.19 PLN (1.71 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 65.8% lower in Spain.
Local Cheese (1kg)
One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 62 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 52.99 PLN (14.67 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 14.5% lower in Spain.
Milk (regular), (1 liter)
One liter of milk costs 5.74 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 4.47 PLN (1.24 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 22.1% lower in Spain.
Onion (1kg)
One kilogram of onions costs 14.49 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 7.75 PLN (2.15 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in Spain.
Oranges (1kg)
One kilogram of oranges costs 20.67 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 9.39 PLN (2.6 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in Spain.
Potato (1kg)
One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.51 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 7.58 PLN (2.1 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Spain.
Rice (white), (1kg)
One kilogram of white rice costs 29.88 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 6.15 PLN (1.7 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in Spain.
Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre
A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 32.45 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 39.67 PLN (10.98 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 18.2% lower in the United States.
Tomato (1kg)
One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.02 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 10.03 PLN (2.77 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in Spain.
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 3.54 PLN (0.98 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in Spain.
Restaurant
United States vs. Spain - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.8 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Spain.
Cappuccino (regular)
For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 21.17 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 11.46 PLN (3.17 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Spain.
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 11.92 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 11.5 PLN (3.18 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 3.5% lower in Spain.
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 28.9 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 14.74 PLN (4.08 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 49% lower in Spain.
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 43.36 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 16.85 PLN (4.66 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Spain.
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 43.36 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 42.12 PLN (11.66 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 2.9% 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 505.83 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 252.74 PLN (69.95 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 50% lower in Spain.
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 93.94 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 63.18 PLN (17.49 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 32.7% lower in Spain.
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.21 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 7.79 PLN (2.16 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in Spain.
Fuel
United States vs. Spain - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.79 times less for fuel in the United States than in Spain.
Diesel 1L
A liter of diesel costs 3.56 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 6.01 PLN (1.66 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 40.8% lower in the United States.
Gasoline 1L
A liter of gasoline costs 3.35 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 6.33 PLN (1.75 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in the United States.
LPG 1L
Transportation
United States vs. Spain - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.14 times more for transportation in the United States than in Spain.
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 476.92 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 179.02 PLN (49.55 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Spain.
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.48 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 6.32 PLN (1.75 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 39.7% lower in Spain.
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 151.75 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 105.31 PLN (29.15 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 30.6% lower in Spain.
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)
The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.84 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 5.48 PLN (1.52 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in Spain.
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
The initial fare during a taxi ride is 18.03 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 14.74 PLN (4.08 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 18.2% lower in Spain.
Sports & entertainment
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 72.26 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 42.12 PLN (11.66 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in Spain.
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult
The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 570.03 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 193.01 PLN (53.42 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in Spain.
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)
The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 234.85 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 64.57 PLN (17.87 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in Spain.
Flats for rent
United States vs. Spain - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.61 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 14661 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 5948 PLN (1646.28 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 59.4% 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 9189 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 4129 PLN (1142.91 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 55.1% 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 29704 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 10662 PLN (2951.1 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 64.1% 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 18884 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 7046 PLN (1950.11 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 62.7% lower in Spain.
Flats for sale
United States vs. Spain - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.31 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 62705 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 28716 PLN (7947.87 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 54.2% 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 43993 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 17531 PLN (4852.26 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 60.2% lower in Spain.
Salary
United States vs. Spain - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 2.07 times higher than in Spain.
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
The average monthly salary after taxes is 18590 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 8993 PLN (2488.92 USD) in Spain. The average salary is 51.6% lower in Spain.
Hotels
United States 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 States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • Spain: 20 cities, 1357 hotels