- Cost of Living
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- Galway
- Albacete
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Cost of living in Galway, Ireland compared to Albacete, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Galway (Ireland) is 36% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 | €11 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 | €6 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.63 | €3.38 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.36 | €2.61 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.28 | €1.93 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.12 | €1.63 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.75 | €5.67 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.83 | €1.68 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.20 | €1.38 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.44 | €1.05 | + 133% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 | €3.38 | + 196% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.06 | €1.33 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.06 | €0.50 | + 112% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Galway (Ireland) is 49% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,175 | €600 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €828 | €450 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €127 | €90 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €719 | €388 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €540 | €333 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €63 | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 | €30 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €448 | €392 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 | €55 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 | €7 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 | €9 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Galway (Ireland) is 41% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €67 | €75 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €43 | €23 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 | €65 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €60 | €65 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Galway (Ireland) is 0% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,745 | €22,500 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 | €1.20 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €68 | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Galway (Ireland) is 36% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.04 | €6 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 | €3.00 | + 378% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €49 | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.26 | €4.50 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.14 | €2.50 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.58 | €3.75 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.12 | €1.20 | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.22 | €1.50 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 | €9 | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Galway (Ireland) is 27% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 | €21 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 | €14 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €49 | €54 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 | €32 | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 | €5.00 | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.38 | €1.63 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.50 | €3.32 | + 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €492 | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 | €0.21 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 | €58 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €10 | €4.30 | + 133% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 356 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Galway (Ireland) is 29% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,450
in Galway
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,900
in Albacete.
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