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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

EURUSD

United States vs. Spain - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.86 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Spain.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.07 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 2.16 EUR (2.49 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 57.4% lower in Spain.

5.07 EUR
2.16 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.08 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.89 EUR (2.18 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 9.1% lower in Spain.

2.08 EUR
1.89 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 18.23 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 12.21 EUR (14.06 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 33% lower in Spain.

18.23 EUR
12.21 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.64 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 5.6 EUR (6.45 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Spain.

15.64 EUR
5.60 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.13 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 7.4 EUR (8.52 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in Spain.

15.13 EUR
7.40 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 13.9 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 5.1 EUR (5.87 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 63.3% lower in Spain.

13.90 EUR
5.10 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.79 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 0.99 EUR (1.14 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 64.5% lower in Spain.

2.79 EUR
0.99 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.12 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.38 EUR (2.74 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Spain.

4.12 EUR
2.38 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.41 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 1.52 EUR (1.75 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in Spain.

3.41 EUR
1.52 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.71 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 14.32 EUR (16.48 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 34% lower in Spain.

21.71 EUR
14.32 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.47 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 1.06 EUR (1.22 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in Spain.

2.47 EUR
1.06 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.71 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 1.15 EUR (1.32 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 69% lower in Spain.

3.71 EUR
1.15 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.52 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 10.63 EUR (12.24 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 26.8% lower in Spain.

14.52 EUR
10.63 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.09 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 0.9 EUR (1.04 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 17.4% lower in Spain.

1.09 EUR
0.90 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.39 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 1.35 EUR (1.55 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 60.2% lower in Spain.

3.39 EUR
1.35 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.63 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 1.77 EUR (2.04 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in Spain.

4.63 EUR
1.77 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.7 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 1.27 EUR (1.46 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in Spain.

3.70 EUR
1.27 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.14 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 1.25 EUR (1.44 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 82.5% lower in Spain.

7.14 EUR
1.25 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.8 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 9.54 EUR (10.98 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 18.2% lower in the United States.

7.80 EUR
9.54 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.43 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 1.96 EUR (2.26 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in Spain.

5.43 EUR
1.96 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.17 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.69 EUR (0.79 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in Spain.

2.17 EUR
0.69 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

United States vs. Spain - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.73 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Spain.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.53 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 2.13 EUR (2.45 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 53% lower in Spain.

4.53 EUR
2.13 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.43 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 2.36 EUR (2.72 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 2.9% lower in Spain.

2.43 EUR
2.36 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.95 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 3.5 EUR (4.03 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 49.6% lower in Spain.

6.95 EUR
3.50 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.69 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 3.5 EUR (4.03 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 59.7% lower in Spain.

8.69 EUR
3.50 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.42 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 8 EUR (9.21 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 23.2% lower in Spain.

10.42 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 86.86 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 50 EUR (57.56 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 42.4% lower in Spain.

86.86 EUR
50.00 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 21.72 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 12 EUR (13.81 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 44.8% lower in Spain.

21.72 EUR
12.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.91 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 1.64 EUR (1.89 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 14.1% lower in Spain.

1.91 EUR
1.64 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

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 0.82 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 1.3 EUR (1.5 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 36.9% lower in the United States.

0.82 EUR
1.30 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.8 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 1.41 EUR (1.62 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in the United States.

0.80 EUR
1.41 EUR

LPG 1L

-
0.90 EUR

Transportation

EURUSD

United States vs. Spain - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.77 times more for transportation in the United States than in Spain.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 112.06 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 54.6 EUR (62.86 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 51.3% lower in Spain.

112.06 EUR
54.60 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.39 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 1.5 EUR (1.73 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in Spain.

2.39 EUR
1.50 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 26.06 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 22 EUR (25.33 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in Spain.

26.06 EUR
22.00 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.62 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 1.1 EUR (1.27 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in Spain.

1.62 EUR
1.10 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.91 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 3.5 EUR (4.03 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 10.5% lower in Spain.

3.91 EUR
3.50 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSD

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 15.64 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 9 EUR (10.36 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 42.5% lower in Spain.

15.64 EUR
9.00 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 85.35 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 41.41 EUR (47.67 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in Spain.

85.35 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 33.01 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 12.54 EUR (14.44 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 62% lower in Spain.

33.01 EUR
12.54 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

United States vs. Spain - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.13 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 3301 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 1009 EUR (1161.92 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in Spain.

3 301 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 2068 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 791.18 EUR (910.82 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Spain.

2 068 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 6162 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 1749 EUR (2013.73 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in Spain.

6 162 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 3568 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 1268 EUR (1459.79 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 64.5% lower in Spain.

3 568 EUR
1 268 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

United States vs. Spain - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.29 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 12402 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 5383 EUR (6197.55 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in Spain.

12 402 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 8057 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 3557 EUR (4094.61 USD) in Spain. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in Spain.

8 057 EUR
3 557 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

United States vs. Spain - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 2.62 times higher than in Spain.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5209 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 1989 EUR (2289.23 USD) in Spain. The average salary is 61.8% lower in Spain.

5 209 EUR
1 989 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

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

One star

90.1 EUR
94.2 EUR

Two stars

127 EUR
106 EUR

Three stars

170 EUR
149 EUR

Four stars

219 EUR
189 EUR

Five stars

522 EUR
396 EUR

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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