Cost of living in Almería, Spain vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Almería (Spain) is 19% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (£11) | £12 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £5.43 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.33 (£2.89) | £3.30 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.80 (£0.70) | £0.93 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.69 (£1.47) | £2.39 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.92 (£1.67) | £1.96 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.29 (£4.60) | £3.47 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.73 (£1.50) | £1.71 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.05 (£0.91) | £1.30 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.63 (£0.55) | £2.12 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (£6) | £7 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.73 (£1.50) | £1.64 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.59 (£0.51) | £1.11 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Almería (Spain) is 32% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €808 (£702) | £1,100 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €499 (£433) | £868 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €92 (£80) | £170 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €565 (£491) | £659 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €361 (£314) | £621 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €76 (£66) | £126 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (£27) | £21 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €351 (£305) | £386 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 (£65) | £107 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (£7) | £6 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (£9) | £12 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Almería (Spain) is 9% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (£67) | £62 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (£23) | £30 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €74 (£65) | £66 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €83 (£72) | £69 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Almería (Spain) is 39% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,348 (£16,811) | £18,131 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.24 (£1.07) | £1.24 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (£25) | £65 | - 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (£17) | £15 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Almería (Spain) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (£7) | £2.95 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (£7) | £4.55 | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (£52) | £62 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.59 (£3.99) | £2.75 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.66 (£2.31) | £1.30 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.66 (£2.31) | £3.71 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (£1.18) | £1.73 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.84 (£1.60) | £1.64 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (£9) | £13 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Almería (Spain) is 19% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (£25) | £33 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (£11) | £18 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 (£38) | £66 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 (£38) | £58 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (£6) | £8 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.91 (£1.66) | £2.90 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (£5.73) | £3.86 | + 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €437 (£380) | £389 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (£0.13) | £0.10 | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (£28) | £36 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.77 (£4.15) | £9 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 262 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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