- Cost of Living
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- McAllen, Texas
- Albacete
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Cost of living in McAllen, Texas, United States compared to Albacete, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (€8) | €10 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.96 (€5.32) | €5.39 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.11 (€1.88) | €2.99 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.86 (€0.77) | €0.90 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.95 (€1.74) | €1.95 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.83 (€2.53) | €1.49 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.89 (€4.36) | €12 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.99 (€2.67) | €1.52 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.10 (€2.77) | €1.25 | + 122% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.00 (€2.68) | €1.11 | + 140% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (€16) | €4.14 | + 289% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.91 (€1.71) | €1.35 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.93 (€1.72) | €0.49 | + 252% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,000 (€893) | €851 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $883 (€789) | €472 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $155 (€138) | €110 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $775 (€692) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $517 (€461) | €250 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $78 (€69) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (€43) | €25 | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $322 (€288) | €475 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $105 (€93) | €65 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (€7) | €7 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (€11) | €9 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $37 (€33) | €75 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $50 (€45) | €23 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (€85) | €65 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $75 (€67) | €65 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,000 (€21,425) | €20,705 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (€0.77) | €1.23 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $40 (€36) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (€20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.91 (€5.28) | €2.83 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (€9) | €3.00 | + 210% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $63 (€56) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.40 (€3.93) | €4.50 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.78 (€2.48) | €2.50 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.60 (€4.10) | €3.75 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.54 (€2.27) | €1.20 | + 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.01 (€1.79) | €1.50 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (€12) | €9 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (€39) | €21 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (€17) | €13 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $46 (€41) | €54 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $35 (€31) | €32 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (€12) | €5.00 | + 140% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.35 (€2.99) | €1.63 | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.64 (€2.36) | €3.32 | - 29% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $107 (€95) | €129 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 (€0.27) | €0.25 | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (€34) | €58 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.75 (€5.13) | €4.30 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 222 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,888
($3,236)
in McAllen, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,500
in Albacete.
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