- Cost of Living
- France
- Spain
- Nîmes
- Albacete
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nîmes, France compared to Albacete, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nîmes (France) is 64% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 | €10 | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 | €5.39 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.31 | €2.99 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 | €0.90 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.85 | €1.95 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.62 | €1.49 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €12 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 | €1.52 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.49 | €1.25 | + 99% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.96 | €1.11 | + 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.05 | €4.14 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.18 | €1.35 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.55 | €0.49 | + 216% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Nîmes (France) is 23% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,011 | €851 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €836 | €472 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €78 | €110 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €546 | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €441 | €250 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €65 | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €31 | €25 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €800 | €475 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 | €65 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.39 | €7 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 | €9 | + 60% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Nîmes (France) is 34% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €96 | €75 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 | €23 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 | €65 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €66 | €65 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Nîmes (France) is 8% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,605 | €20,705 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 | €1.23 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Nîmes (France) is 54% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.00 | €2.83 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 | €3.00 | + 245% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €23 | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €4.50 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.00 | €2.50 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €3.75 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 | €1.20 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | €1.50 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 | €9 | + 156% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Nîmes (France) is 27% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 | €21 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 | €13 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 | €54 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 | €32 | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 | €5.00 | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.05 | €1.63 | + 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.25 | €3.32 | + 58% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €125 | €129 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.25 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 | €58 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 | €4.30 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 35 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 19, 2017.
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For example, you would need at least €3,686
in Nîmes
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,800
in Albacete.
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