cost of living -

Cost of living in Spain

High Standard - Low Costs
The cost of living is substantially lower than in the UK. The food
is cheap all year round. Most towns have regular markets and people come from miles around to buy fresh fruit and vegetables making the healthy Mediterranean diet a way of life.
Restaurant and tapas bars are very reasonable and dining out doesn’t have to be a special occasion, it is affordable anytime, below are some typical prices for everyday items:

Typical Costs:
12 eggs 53p
sliced loaf 38p
Flora 250 grams 55p
1 litre olive oil £1.23
1 litre semi-skimmed milk 28p
pack of 4 yoghurts 28p
1 litre water 15p
1 litre orange juice 31p
1 can of coca cola 21p
1 can of San Miguel Beer 23p
1 bottle of Valencia red wine 50p
1 bottle of Rioja Comportillo ’97 £1.47
1 bottle of vodka (1 litre) £2.20
1 bottle of gin £2.40
1 bottle of scotch (40%) £2.83
ground coffee (250g) 60p
bacon (200g) 86p

Cars:
Annual Car Tax (depending on cc) £10 - £36
1 litre unleaded petrol 52p
1 litre diesel 45p

Restaurants:
£5.50 each is a common price for three course meal
including paella as a starter, salmon main course, ice cream or flan, bread and bottle of wine.
Specialties include paella and other rice dishes, fried, steamed or salted fish; stews and soups including the famous gazpachos and the highly popular charcoaled lamb and succulent beef steaks often cooked in front of you. Desserts and local fruits – oranges, melons, strawberries, peaches, cherries, pears and apples are always fresh and delicious.