- Cost of Living
- Spain
- United States
- Alicante
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Alicante, Spain compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Alicante (Spain) is 30% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 ($9) | $13 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $7 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.90 ($3.42) | $4.41 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 ($1.04) | $0.85 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.43 ($1.68) | $2.58 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.80 ($2.11) | $3.45 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 ($7) | $5.74 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.34 ($1.57) | $3.12 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.88 ($1.03) | $1.64 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.64 ($0.75) | $2.75 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €3.00 ($3.53) | $13 | - 73% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.70 ($2.00) | $1.83 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 ($0.98) | $1.55 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Alicante (Spain) is 18% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €700 ($824) | $1,017 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €475 ($559) | $769 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €84 ($99) | $158 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €450 ($530) | $885 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €310 ($365) | $563 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €102 ($120) | $99 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €37 ($43) | $32 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €347 ($408) | $356 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 ($105) | $85 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.10 ($6) | $8 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 ($11) | $15 | - 26% | |
| 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 | + 184% | |
| 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 ($88) | $70 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 ($99) | $95 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Alicante (Spain) is 4% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,500 ($20,597) | $22,205 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.24 ($1.46) | $0.61 | + 138% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €32 ($38) | $43 | - 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €11 ($13) | $14 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Alicante (Spain) is 25% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.41 ($6) | $6 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.35 ($3.94) | $11 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €39 ($46) | $61 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.22 ($4.97) | $7 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.64 ($3.11) | $3.06 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.69 ($3.17) | $4.18 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.60 ($1.88) | $3.23 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.82 ($2.14) | $1.43 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 ($12) | $16 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Alicante (Spain) is 24% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 ($30) | $32 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 ($19) | $19 | - 3% | |
| 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) | $66 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 ($8) | $7 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.58 ($1.86) | $4.41 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.15 ($4.89) | $5.01 | - 2% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €471 ($555) | $433 | + 28% | |
| 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) | $46 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 ($5.88) | $6 | - 5% | |
| 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 272 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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USD
/
EUR
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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
$3,000
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $2,503
(€2,126)
in Alicante.
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