- Cost of Living
- Spain
- United States
- Alicante
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Alicante, Spain compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Alicante (Spain) is 26% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 ($9) | $12 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $6 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.90 ($3.43) | $4.43 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 ($1.04) | $0.81 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.43 ($1.69) | $2.18 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.80 ($2.12) | $3.41 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($8) | $5.82 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.60 ($1.88) | $2.99 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.87 ($1.02) | $1.37 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.64 ($0.76) | $2.58 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €3.00 ($3.54) | $14 | - 75% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.64 ($1.93) | $1.83 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.87 ($1.03) | $1.76 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Alicante (Spain) is 25% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €700 ($826) | $1,248 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €475 ($561) | $819 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €85 ($101) | $157 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €450 ($531) | $885 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €310 ($366) | $563 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €110 ($130) | $99 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €37 ($44) | $33 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €360 ($425) | $347 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 ($102) | $83 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.45 ($6) | $8 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 ($10) | $15 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Alicante (Spain) is 22% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €92 ($108) | $38 | + 182% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €26 ($31) | $36 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 ($89) | $68 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 ($100) | $94 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Alicante (Spain) is 7% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,500 ($20,661) | $22,686 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.20 ($1.41) | $0.57 | + 149% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €32 ($38) | $42 | - 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €11 ($13) | $12 | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Alicante (Spain) is 26% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.41 ($6) | $6 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.35 ($3.96) | $11 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €40 ($47) | $65 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.07 ($4.81) | $7 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.52 ($2.97) | $3.01 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.77 ($3.27) | $4.51 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.75 ($2.07) | $3.23 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.69 ($1.99) | $1.74 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 ($16) | $15 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Alicante (Spain) is 24% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 ($30) | $31 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 ($19) | $20 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €92 ($109) | $139 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €30 ($35) | $64 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 ($8) | $7 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.58 ($1.87) | $4.10 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.74 ($5.59) | $4.89 | + 14% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €509 ($601) | $460 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 ($0.24) | $0.56 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 ($48) | $45 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 ($5.90) | $5.92 | - 0% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 510 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Alicante (Spain) is 17% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,800
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $3,143
(€2,662)
in Alicante.
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