Cost of living comparison between Palma de Mallorca (Spain) and Kansas City (United States)
| Food | 9% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 9% more expensive than in Kansas City (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | €12.83 ($16.32) | $11.92 | 37% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6.83 ($8.68) | $5.77 | 51% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | €2.79 ($3.55) | $4.05 | 12% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 ($1.21) | $2.16 | 44% |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.48 ($1.88) | $1.84 | 2% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 ($3.18) | $3.03 | 5% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.50 ($8.26) | $3.42 | 142% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.63 ($2.07) | $3.05 | 32% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | €2.80 ($3.56) | $3.40 | 5% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | €1.30 ($1.65) | $1.99 | 17% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.50 ($8.26) | $14.75 | 44% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.97 ($2.50) | $1.64 | 53% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 ($1.65) | $1.83 | 10% |
| Housing | 43% | ||
| Housing in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 43% more expensive than in Kansas City (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | €1,386 ($1,762) | $1,057 | 67% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 ($193) | $198 | 3% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | €38 ($48) | $36 | 33% |
| 40” flat screen TV | €688 ($874) | $583 | 50% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | €94 ($119) | $138 | 13% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5 ($6.36) | $6.75 | 6% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11.80 ($15.00) | $16.50 | 9% |
| Clothes | 57% | ||
| Clothes in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 57% more expensive than in Kansas City (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | €127 ($161) | $42 | 281% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | €20 ($25) | $32 | 21% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | €79 ($100) | $67 | 51% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | €100 ($127) | $68 | 87% |
| Transportation | 21% | ||
| Transportation in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 21% more expensive than in Kansas City (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,645 ($32,608) | $18,143 | 80% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 ($1.85) | $1.29 | 43% |
| monthly ticket public transport | €29 ($37) | $43 | 14% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | - | - |
| Personal Care | 67% | ||
| Personal Care in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 67% more expensive than in Kansas City (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | €15 ($19.07) | $6.94 | 175% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.50 ($4.45) | $6 | 26% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.75 ($3.50) | $2.94 | 19% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.25 ($4.13) | $4.33 | 5% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.65 ($2.10) | $2.39 | 12% |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.40 ($3.05) | $2.76 | 11% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13.67 ($17.38) | $17.19 | 1% |
| Entertainment | 8% | ||
| Entertainment in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 8% cheaper than in Kansas City (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 ($42) | $33 | 28% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14.67 ($18.65) | $19.47 | 4% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 ($64) | $110 | 42% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | €50 ($64) | $70 | 9% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9.75 ($12.40) | $6.88 | 80% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | €3.11 ($3.96) | $2 | 98% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | €2.65 ($3.37) | $3.56 | 5% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | €90 ($114) | $149 | 23% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 ($0.10) | $0.55 | 82% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | €69 ($87) | $48 | 83% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | €4.33 ($5.51) | $5.03 | 10% |
| TOTAL | 23% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,029 prices entered by 91 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 30, 2012.
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Cost of living in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 23% more expensive than in Kansas City (United States)
For example, you would need at least $3,695
(€2,906)
in Palma de Mallorca
to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with
$3,000
in Kansas City.