Cost of living
Santander (Spain) compared to Biscay
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Overview comparison
Santander (Spain)Biscay
Consumer prices in Santander (Spain) are roughly 17% higher than in Biscay.
Cost of living
| Item | Santander (Spain) | Biscay |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,461 | 999 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,461 | 2,463 |
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| Without rent one person | 672 | 558 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,114 | 1,893 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,069.1 | 591.08 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,641.97 | 1,183.09 |
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| Food person | 353 | 404 |
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| Food family | 1,029 | 954 |
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| Transport person | 123.35 | 42.42 |
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| Transport family | 367.35 | 136.61 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.56 years | 72.33 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Santander (Spain) | Biscay |
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| Lunch Menu | 11.46 | 14.76 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 43.25 | 47.06 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10 | 9.05 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.35 | 2.23 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.96 | 1.84 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.56 | 1.68 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Santander (Spain) | Biscay |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 991.38 | 749.04 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 797.83 | 523.72 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,944.66 | 995.56 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,553.75 | 879.37 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 50.03 | 88.18 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 79.91 | 126.14 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 32.26 | 23.52 |
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Transportation
| Item | Santander (Spain) | Biscay |
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| Local transport ticket | 2.96 | 3.12 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,633 | 2,073 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,468 | 1,790 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.45 | 1.36 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 32.73% | 20.26% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 15.97 | 11.43 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.74 | 1.72 |
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Groceries
| Item | Santander (Spain) | Biscay |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.02 | 1.21 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.78 | 1.45 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.24 | 2.49 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.69 | 11.48 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.11 | 7.41 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.4 | 15.35 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.69 | 1.79 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.52 | 0.38 |
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Other
| Item | Santander (Spain) | Biscay |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 47.28 | 35.21 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.32 | 7.23 |
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| Doctors visit | 77.61 | 65.55 |
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| Haircut, simple | 11.51 | 13.03 |
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| Brand Jeans | 82.6 | 101.8 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 79.92 | 58.54 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 534.8 | 404.57 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,390 | 6,818 |
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