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- Boulder, Colorado
- Albacete
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Cost of living in Boulder, Colorado, United States compared to Albacete, Spain
Currency:
Food | + 58% | |||
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Food in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (€13) | €11 | + 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (€5.93) | €6 | - 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.08 (€4.13) | €3.38 | + 22% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (€0.81) | €2.61 | - 69% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.50 (€3.67) | €1.93 | + 90% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.03 (€4.10) | €1.63 | + 152% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (€9) | €5.67 | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.70 (€3.02) | €1.68 | + 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.71 (€1.40) | €1.38 | + 1% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.83 (€2.30) | €1.05 | + 120% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (€14) | €3.38 | + 307% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.86 (€1.52) | €1.33 | + 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.96 (€2.41) | €0.50 | + 381% | |
Housing | + 139% | |||
Housing in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 139% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,992 (€1,622) | €600 | + 170% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,937 (€1,577) | €450 | + 250% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $167 (€136) | €90 | + 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,571 (€1,279) | €388 | + 230% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,287 (€1,048) | €333 | + 215% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $102 (€83) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $60 (€49) | €30 | + 64% | |
40” flat screen TV | $337 (€274) | €392 | - 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $148 (€120) | €55 | + 118% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €7 | + 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (€18) | €9 | + 107% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $50 (€41) | €75 | - 46% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $34 (€28) | €23 | + 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (€67) | €65 | + 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (€75) | €65 | + 15% | |
Transportation | - 14% | |||
Transportation in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,875 (€21,884) | €22,500 | - 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (€0.53) | €1.20 | - 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $94 (€77) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (€15) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 43% | |||
Personal Care in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.93 (€4.83) | €6 | - 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (€18) | €3.00 | + 516% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $121 (€99) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.92 (€4.82) | €4.50 | + 7% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.70 (€3.02) | €2.50 | + 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.89 (€4.79) | €3.75 | + 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.72 (€2.21) | €1.20 | + 84% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.81 (€1.48) | €1.50 | - 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (€16) | €9 | + 82% | |
Entertainment | + 46% | |||
Entertainment in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (€36) | €21 | + 69% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $23 (€19) | €14 | + 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $141 (€115) | €54 | + 113% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (€60) | €32 | + 87% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (€8) | €5.00 | + 68% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.75 (€3.87) | €1.63 | + 137% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.96 (€4.86) | €3.32 | + 46% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $433 (€353) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.53 (€0.43) | €0.21 | + 108% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $69 (€56) | €58 | - 3% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.59 (€4.55) | €4.30 | + 6% | |
TOTAL | + 54% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,929
($3,597)
in Boulder, Colorado
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,900
in Albacete.
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