China vs Spain
Spain is about 20% pricier than China overall, with a price level of 61.9 versus 49.8 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Spain scores higher (97 vs 91 of 100).
Metric China Spain
Price level (US=100) 49.8 61.9
GDP / capita (PPP) $27,105 $57,965
GNI / capita (PPP) $26,920 $57,670
Inflation (YoY) 0.2% 2.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category China Spain
Housing & utilities 69 148
Food 130 114
Transport 82 131
Restaurants & hotels 85 111
Health 64 123
Communication 86 146
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric China Spain
Quality-of-life score 91/100 97/100
Life expectancy 78 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.5 0.7
Internet users 92% 96%
Frequently asked
Is China more expensive than Spain?
Spain is more expensive: about 20% pricier than China overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Spain?
Living the way $100,000 buys in China would cost roughly $124,500 in Spain, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, China or Spain?
Spain scores higher, 97 vs 91 out of 100.
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