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- McAllen, Texas
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Cost of living in McAllen, Texas, United States compared to Albacete, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (€7) | €11 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.96 (€4.84) | €6 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.11 (€1.71) | €3.38 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.70 (€0.57) | €2.61 | - 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.95 (€1.58) | €1.93 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.83 (€2.30) | €1.63 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.89 (€3.97) | €5.67 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.99 (€2.43) | €1.68 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.10 (€2.52) | €1.38 | + 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.00 (€2.44) | €1.05 | + 133% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (€15) | €3.38 | + 333% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.78 (€1.45) | €1.33 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.93 (€1.57) | €0.50 | + 214% | |
| 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 (€812) | €600 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $883 (€718) | €450 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $155 (€126) | €90 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $775 (€630) | €388 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $517 (€420) | €333 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $78 (€63) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (€40) | €30 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $301 (€244) | €392 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $89 (€72) | €55 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (€5.05) | €7 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (€10) | €9 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $37 (€30) | €75 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $50 (€41) | €23 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (€77) | €65 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $75 (€61) | €65 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,000 (€19,495) | €22,500 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (€0.70) | €1.20 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $40 (€32) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (€21) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.43 (€4.41) | €6 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (€11) | €3.00 | + 252% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $82 (€67) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $3.88 (€3.15) | €4.50 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.40 (€1.95) | €2.50 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.74 (€3.04) | €3.75 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.16 (€1.76) | €1.20 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.49 (€1.21) | €1.50 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (€9) | €9 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (€29) | €21 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (€15) | €14 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $31 (€25) | €54 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $35 (€28) | €32 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (€7) | €5.00 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.35 (€2.72) | €1.63 | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.64 (€2.14) | €3.32 | - 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $426 (€346) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 (€0.24) | €0.21 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (€31) | €58 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.75 (€4.67) | €4.30 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 369 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €1,932
($2,378)
in McAllen, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,800
in Albacete.
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