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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 | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (€8) | €10 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.96 (€5.07) | €6.00 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.11 (€1.79) | €3.17 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.75 (€0.64) | €2.61 | - 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.95 (€1.66) | €2.00 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.83 (€2.41) | €1.67 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.89 (€4.15) | €9 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.99 (€2.54) | €1.73 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.10 (€2.63) | €1.36 | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.00 (€2.55) | €0.92 | + 178% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (€15) | €3.38 | + 353% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.91 (€1.62) | €1.29 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.93 (€1.64) | €0.45 | + 265% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,000 (€850) | €650 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $883 (€751) | €475 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $155 (€132) | €110 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $775 (€659) | €475 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $517 (€439) | €310 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $78 (€66) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (€41) | €28 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $325 (€276) | €406 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $96 (€81) | €67 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (€5.94) | €5.68 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (€11) | €8 | + 39% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $37 (€32) | €75 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $50 (€42) | €23 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (€81) | €65 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $75 (€64) | €65 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,000 (€20,398) | €22,500 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (€0.73) | €1.20 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $40 (€34) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (€19) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.83 (€4.96) | €6 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (€16) | €3.00 | + 433% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $59 (€50) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.10 (€3.48) | €4.50 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.27 (€1.93) | €2.50 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.93 (€3.34) | €3.75 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.24 (€1.90) | €1.20 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.68 (€1.42) | €1.50 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (€10) | €9 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 3% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (€31) | €21 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (€16) | €14 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $27 (€23) | €54 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $35 (€30) | €32 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (€7) | €5.00 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.35 (€2.85) | €1.63 | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.64 (€2.24) | €3.32 | - 32% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $367 (€312) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 (€0.25) | €0.25 | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (€33) | €58 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.75 (€4.89) | €4.30 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 384 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,322
($2,732)
in McAllen, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,100
in Albacete.
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