- Cost of Living
- Spain
- United Kingdom
- Almería
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Almería, Spain compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Almería (Spain) is 28% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (£10) | £15 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.61 (£4.91) | £5.50 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.94 (£2.57) | £3.42 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (£0.85) | £0.81 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.13 (£1.87) | £2.15 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.37 (£1.20) | £1.37 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.00 (£4.38) | £4.65 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.75 (£1.53) | £1.77 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.24 (£1.09) | £0.79 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.63 (£0.55) | £1.64 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.94 (£4.33) | £7 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.39 (£1.21) | £1.76 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.53 (£0.47) | £0.76 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Almería (Spain) is 45% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €678 (£593) | £1,307 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €439 (£384) | £1,091 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €89 (£78) | £181 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €463 (£405) | £686 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €325 (£284) | £568 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €66 (£58) | £117 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €27 (£24) | £22 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €414 (£363) | £356 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €73 (£64) | £79 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (£7) | £8 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (£8) | £12 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Almería (Spain) is 17% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €79 (£69) | £67 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €25 (£22) | £32 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €65 (£57) | £60 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €73 (£64) | £64 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Almería (Spain) is 37% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,000 (£16,629) | £17,989 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (£1.11) | £1.14 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (£25) | £60 | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 (£14) | £18 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Almería (Spain) is 3% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (£6) | £3.17 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (£10) | £5.88 | + 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (£47) | £61 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.63 (£4.05) | £2.60 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.78 (£2.43) | £1.39 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.97 (£2.60) | £3.06 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (£1.20) | £1.57 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.01 (£1.76) | £1.96 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (£9) | £15 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Almería (Spain) is 22% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (£22) | £36 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (£11) | £18 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 (£39) | £68 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (£40) | £56 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (£6) | £7 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.10 (£1.84) | £2.76 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.64 (£4.06) | £4.24 | - 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €500 (£438) | £401 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (£0.15) | £0.04 | + 265% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (£25) | £37 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.42 (£3.87) | £9 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 401 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.875
GBP
/
EUR
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Cost of living in Almería (Spain) is 33% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,300
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £2,893
(€3,306)
in Almería.
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