- Cost of Living
- Spain
- United Kingdom
- Almería
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Almería, Spain compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Almería (Spain) is 25% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (£9) | £15 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.61 (£4.99) | £5.50 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.06 (£2.72) | £3.36 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.59 (£1.41) | £0.80 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.10 (£1.87) | £2.15 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.41 (£1.25) | £1.51 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.00 (£4.44) | £4.63 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.69 (£1.50) | £1.71 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.38 (£1.22) | £0.81 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.59 (£0.52) | £1.64 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.69 (£4.17) | £7 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.35 (£1.20) | £1.79 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.56 (£0.49) | £0.70 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Almería (Spain) is 46% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €672 (£597) | £1,307 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €417 (£370) | £1,091 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €89 (£79) | £186 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €464 (£413) | £686 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €329 (£292) | £568 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €65 (£58) | £154 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €29 (£26) | £22 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €417 (£370) | £351 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €71 (£63) | £80 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (£6) | £8 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (£8) | £12 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Almería (Spain) is 19% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €81 (£72) | £67 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €23 (£20) | £32 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (£56) | £60 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €64 (£57) | £64 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Almería (Spain) is 34% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,833 (£16,735) | £17,989 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.28 (£1.14) | £1.15 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (£27) | £60 | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (£16) | £18 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Almería (Spain) is 7% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (£5.84) | £3.17 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (£11) | £5.88 | + 84% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (£47) | £74 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.30 (£3.82) | £2.55 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.62 (£2.33) | £1.49 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.13 (£2.78) | £3.31 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.43 (£1.27) | £1.53 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.97 (£1.75) | £1.81 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (£10) | £15 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Almería (Spain) is 14% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (£23) | £35 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (£11) | £18 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €46 (£41) | £67 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (£41) | £56 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (£6.00) | £7 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.18 (£1.94) | £2.76 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.36 (£3.88) | £3.56 | + 9% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | £333 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (£0.16) | £0.04 | + 311% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €28 (£25) | £37 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.32 (£4.72) | £9 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 471 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Almería (Spain) is 31% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,700
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £2,549
(€2,868)
in Almería.
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