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Cost of living in Santander, Spain compared to Albacete, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santander (Spain) is 8% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 | €10 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 | €5.39 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.30 | €2.99 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 | €0.90 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.53 | €1.95 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.35 | €1.49 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.24 | €12 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.47 | €1.52 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.54 | €1.25 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.88 | €1.11 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €4.14 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.45 | €1.35 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.70 | €0.49 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Santander (Spain) is 7% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €710 | €851 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €524 | €472 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €146 | €110 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €475 | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €371 | €250 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €90 | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €37 | €25 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €468 | €475 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €85 | €65 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.50 | €7 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 | €9 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Santander (Spain) is 19% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €63 | €75 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €31 | €23 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 | €65 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 | €65 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Santander (Spain) is 1% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,367 | €20,705 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 | €1.23 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Santander (Spain) is 39% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.62 | €2.83 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 | €3.00 | + 367% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €63 | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.65 | €4.50 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.78 | €2.50 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.33 | €3.75 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.45 | €1.20 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.58 | €1.50 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 | €9 | + 64% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Santander (Spain) is 2% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 | €21 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 | €13 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 | €54 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €43 | €32 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 | €5.00 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.41 | €1.63 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.30 | €3.32 | - 1% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €151 | €129 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 | €0.25 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 | €58 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.50 | €4.30 | + 5% | |
| 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 69 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 11, 2017.
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Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
Cost of living in Santander (Spain) is 7% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,885
in Santander
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,700
in Albacete.
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