Hi everyone, I’ve just moved to Madrid recently. With the change of seasons, my little one has a runny nose and seems to have a slightly higher temperature than usual. I want to buy a thermometer to have at home, just in case. I’ve seen the type nurses use in hospitals—the one you just point at the forehead or in the ear for a quick ‘beep.’ It seems very convenient, especially for kids, and much safer than traditional mercury thermometers.
I’d like to ask, how much do these non-contact thermometers generally cost in Spain? Should I buy one at a pharmacy, or can I find them in major supermarkets like Carrefour or in the electronics section of El Corte Inglés? I feel like a pharmacy might offer more professional [Spanish thermometers], but I’m worried they might be too expensive.
I took a quick look on Amazon.es myself, and there’s a huge variety of brands with prices ranging from over ten to fifty or sixty euros, which is a bit overwhelming. I haven’t even heard of some of the brands, so I’m not sure about their accuracy. I’d rather hear from people who have lived in Spain for a while. Do you have any reliable brands or purchasing channels to recommend? For example, the Braun brand seems quite common, but it’s also quite pricey.
Common Brands and Price Reference
To make things easier for everyone, I’ve compiled some of the information I found into a simple table. The prices are approximate and will vary between pharmacies and online stores. For a bit of context on how things are done professionally, you can read about [temperature checks in Spanish hospitals].
| Brand | Type | Approx. Price |
|---|
| Braun | Ear thermometer | 45€ - 65€ |
| Chicco | Forehead/Ear | 30€ - 50€ |
| Medisana | Forehead thermometer | 25€ - 40€ |
| Beurer | Multi-function | 20€ - 35€ |
I guess you get what you pay for. Since it’s for my family, accuracy is definitely the top priority. While we’ll only use it occasionally, I know that getting an accurate reading is important, much like the standards for hospital temperature readings in Spain. So, would a thermometer in the 20-30 euro range be sufficient? Or should I invest in a better one right away for peace of mind? I’m really torn. Hope some experienced members here can offer some advice. Thanks in advance!
