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Cost of living in Jaén, Spain compared to Albacete, Spain
Currency:
Food | - 4% | |||
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Food in Jaén (Spain) is 4% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 | €11 | - 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 | €6 | + 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.00 | €3.38 | - 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.77 | €2.61 | - 70% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.83 | €1.93 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.34 | €1.63 | - 18% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.00 | €5.67 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.36 | €1.68 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 | €1.38 | - 4% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.80 | €1.05 | - 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.76 | €3.38 | + 71% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.48 | €1.33 | + 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.76 | €0.50 | + 52% | |
Housing | - 3% | |||
Housing in Jaén (Spain) is 3% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €428 | €600 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €323 | €450 | - 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €106 | €90 | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €345 | €388 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €250 | €333 | - 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €86 | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €38 | €30 | + 29% | |
40” flat screen TV | €573 | €392 | + 46% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €185 | €55 | + 237% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.52 | €7 | - 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 | €9 | - 1% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Jaén (Spain) is 4% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €53 | €75 | - 30% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €26 | €23 | + 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €58 | €65 | - 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 | €65 | + 15% | |
Transportation | - 13% | |||
Transportation in Jaén (Spain) is 13% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €14,802 | €22,500 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.21 | €1.20 | + 0% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €27 | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 2% | |||
Personal Care in Jaén (Spain) is 2% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.15 | €6 | - 16% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 | €3.00 | + 128% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €80 | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.52 | €4.50 | + 1% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.06 | €2.50 | - 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.43 | €3.75 | - 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 | €1.20 | + 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.32 | €1.50 | - 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 | €9 | + 16% | |
Entertainment | - 19% | |||
Entertainment in Jaén (Spain) is 19% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €12 | €21 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €13 | €14 | - 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €45 | €54 | - 16% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €26 | €32 | - 20% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 | €5.00 | + 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.44 | €1.63 | - 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.37 | €3.32 | + 2% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €500 | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 | €0.21 | - 57% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 | €58 | - 15% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.67 | €4.30 | + 9% | |
TOTAL | - 8% |

These prices were last updated on March 27, 2018.
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Cost of living in Jaén (Spain) is 8% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,600
in Albacete
you would need to make just about €1,464
in Jaén.
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