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Cost of living in San Antonio, Texas, United States compared to Albacete, Spain
Currency:
Food | + 31% | |||
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Food in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (€8) | €11 | - 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (€5.82) | €6 | - 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.25 (€3.46) | €3.38 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.79 (€0.64) | €2.61 | - 75% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.47 (€2.01) | €1.93 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.39 (€2.76) | €1.63 | + 70% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.18 (€4.22) | €5.67 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.35 (€2.73) | €1.68 | + 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $7 (€5.31) | €1.38 | + 284% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.62 (€1.32) | €1.05 | + 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (€10) | €3.38 | + 202% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.88 (€1.53) | €1.33 | + 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.41 (€1.96) | €0.50 | + 292% | |
Housing | + 69% | |||
Housing in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 69% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,425 (€1,160) | €600 | + 93% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,139 (€927) | €450 | + 106% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $166 (€135) | €90 | + 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $938 (€763) | €388 | + 97% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $761 (€620) | €333 | + 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $83 (€68) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (€39) | €30 | + 33% | |
40” flat screen TV | $334 (€272) | €392 | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $94 (€77) | €55 | + 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (€10) | €7 | + 51% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (€15) | €9 | + 78% | |
Clothes | + 11% | |||
Clothes in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $45 (€37) | €75 | - 51% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (€35) | €23 | + 49% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (€68) | €65 | + 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (€94) | €65 | + 45% | |
Transportation | - 21% | |||
Transportation in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 21% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,000 (€17,100) | €22,500 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (€0.58) | €1.20 | - 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $36 (€29) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $23 (€18) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 31% | |||
Personal Care in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.99 (€4.88) | €6 | - 20% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (€16) | €3.00 | + 427% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $101 (€82) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.90 (€4.81) | €4.50 | + 7% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.39 (€2.76) | €2.50 | + 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.99 (€3.25) | €3.75 | - 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.01 (€2.45) | €1.20 | + 104% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.14 (€0.93) | €1.50 | - 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (€14) | €9 | + 50% | |
Entertainment | - 0% | |||
Entertainment in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 0% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (€32) | €21 | + 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $21 (€17) | €14 | + 24% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $170 (€138) | €54 | + 157% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $35 (€29) | €32 | - 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (€8) | €5.00 | + 65% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.93 (€3.20) | €1.63 | + 96% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (€2.44) | €3.32 | - 26% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $425 (€346) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (€0.08) | €0.21 | - 61% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (€40) | €58 | - 31% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6.00 (€4.89) | €4.30 | + 14% | |
TOTAL | + 21% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,300
($2,824)
in San Antonio, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,900
in Albacete.
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