Cost of living in Almería, Spain vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Almería (Spain) is 29% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (£9) | £12 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (£5.74) | £5.43 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.13 (£2.62) | £3.30 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (£0.81) | £0.93 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.12 (£1.78) | £2.39 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.46 (£1.23) | £1.96 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.36 (£4.50) | £3.47 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.87 (£1.57) | £1.71 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.92 (£0.77) | £1.30 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.58 (£0.49) | £2.12 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.77 (£4.85) | £7 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.58 (£1.33) | £1.64 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.60 (£0.51) | £1.11 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Almería (Spain) is 38% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €754 (£633) | £1,100 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €505 (£424) | £870 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €99 (£83) | £170 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €466 (£391) | £599 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €352 (£295) | £624 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €74 (£62) | £126 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (£24) | £21 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €394 (£331) | £386 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 (£63) | £107 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (£7) | £6 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (£8) | £12 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Almería (Spain) is 14% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (£65) | £62 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (£23) | £30 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (£53) | £66 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €81 (£68) | £69 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Almería (Spain) is 42% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,144 (£16,919) | £18,131 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (£1.07) | £1.24 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (£24) | £66 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (£14) | £15 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| 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 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (£9) | £4.55 | + 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (£48) | £62 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.63 (£3.88) | £2.75 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.78 (£2.33) | £1.30 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.89 (£2.42) | £3.71 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.31 (£1.10) | £1.73 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.93 (£1.62) | £1.64 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (£9) | £13 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Almería (Spain) is 23% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (£22) | £33 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (£10) | £18 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 (£37) | £66 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (£38) | £58 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (£6) | £8 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.95 (£1.64) | £2.90 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (£5.13) | £3.86 | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €437 (£367) | £389 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (£0.13) | £0.10 | + 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (£26) | £36 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.42 (£3.71) | £9 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 176 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in Almería (Spain) is 32% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,000 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £2,030 (€2,417) in Almería.
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