Cost of living in Palma de Mallorca, Spain compared to Albany, New York, United States
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| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 20% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 ($14) | $15 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $8 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.80 ($4.26) | $3.69 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 ($1.17) | $0.92 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.42 ($2.71) | $3.00 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.52 ($1.70) | $4.83 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 ($11) | $5.08 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.68 ($1.88) | $2.55 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.52 ($1.70) | $1.93 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.78 ($0.87) | $2.07 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 ($7) | $14 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.59 ($1.78) | $1.77 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.19 ($1.34) | $2.24 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 17% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,080 ($1,210) | $1,364 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €723 ($810) | $1,014 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €169 ($189) | $121 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €720 ($807) | $876 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €455 ($510) | $651 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €86 ($96) | $137 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €36 ($41) | $44 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €460 ($516) | $341 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 ($122) | $133 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 ($10) | $9 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($12) | $30 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 14% more expensive than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €81 ($91) | $42 | + 116% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €28 ($31) | $39 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 ($93) | $82 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 ($144) | $74 | + 95% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 8% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,560 ($26,392) | $22,529 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 ($1.46) | $0.61 | + 139% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 ($41) | $62 | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 ($17) | $21 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 14% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($7) | $8 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 ($17) | $6.00 | + 187% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €78 ($87) | $140 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.21 ($5.83) | $4.79 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.17 ($3.55) | $3.09 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.92 ($3.27) | $4.63 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.71 ($1.91) | $2.85 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.08 ($2.33) | $1.83 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 ($17) | $18 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 15% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 ($33) | $44 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 ($17) | $23 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 ($56) | $158 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 ($58) | $82 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($10) | $9 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.10 ($3.47) | $4.14 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.72 ($5.28) | $5.72 | - 8% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €275 ($308) | $224 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 ($0.19) | $0.20 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 ($55) | $49 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 ($5.60) | $10 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 496 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 26, 2017.
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Cost of living in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 14% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,100
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $3,512
(€3,135)
in Palma de Mallorca.
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