Spain vs United States
United States is about 38% pricier than Spain overall, with a price level of 100.0 versus 61.9 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Spain scores higher (97 vs 91 of 100).
Metric Spain United States
Price level (US=100) 61.9 100.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $57,965 $85,810
GNI / capita (PPP) $57,670 $85,980
Inflation (YoY) 2.8% 2.9%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Spain United States
Housing & utilities 148 215
Food 114 117
Transport 131 116
Restaurants & hotels 111 142
Health 123 208
Communication 146 224
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Spain United States
Quality-of-life score 97/100 91/100
Life expectancy 84 yrs 79 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.7 5.8
Internet users 96% 95%
Frequently asked
Is Spain more expensive than United States?
United States is more expensive: about 38% pricier than Spain overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in United States?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Spain would cost roughly $161,500 in United States, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Spain or United States?
Spain scores higher, 97 vs 91 out of 100.
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