Expats Rejoice: Prices Still Cheaper In Spain

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Expats Rejoice: Prices Still 100€ Per Month Cheaper In Spain

28 January 2010 3,272 views 2 Comments

Despite the current exchange rate which has made Spain seem much more expensive for many expats living in Spain, there is some good, if not surprising, news which despite Which? saying recently that Spain may no longer be such great value, shows that many goods in Spain are cheaper than their equivalent in the UK.

On a typical monthly shop expats in Spain can save up to 100€ on a household shop, and petrol is cheaper at 1.09€ a litre in Spain compared to 1.26€ in the UK

When it comes to the basic essentials and our favourite vices Spain has emerged as the land of plenty at affordable prices with a week’s worth of beer, petrol and toilet paper 20€ cheaper in Spain compared to the UK.

Other price comaprisons (Spain to UK)

Eggs: 0.95¢ to 1.64€
San Miguel: 1.50€ to 2.28€
Toilet Paper: 0.72¢ to 2.31€

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