How much will a one week trip to Spain cost?

Question

Hi. I am going to Spain for spring break as part of an extra benefit of one of the scholarships I recieved. The airfare and hotel will be paid for. I am just concerned about how much money I should be prepared to spend over there for food or if I decide to do some shopping. Are things more expensive over there? What about the current exchange rate for the american dollar and the euro? Thanks for your feedback.

Answer 1

In general cheaper than the UK

Answer 2

To days exchange rate is 100$ = 77.35 euros

Menu of the day (Chinese) which consists of starter, main course and dessert from as little as 5 euros

Spanish around 7 euros

Meal from English bar approx 5-8 euros

These are only a guide as depending on what food you like some may be cheaper or more expensive

Cigarettes Marlborough approx 3 euros for a packet of 20

1.5Lr Coca Cola 1.5 euro

Non brand names and beers from supermarkets are very cheap

0.30 for a beer 0.30 for a soft drink or water

Wine as cheap or as expensive as you like from approx 1 euro bottle/carton

Sun tan lotion 8 euros

Bread 1 euro,margarine, 0.60

Ice cream 1-2 euros

Travel by bus cheap, by taxi expensive