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- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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Cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States compared to Algeciras, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (€9) | €9 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (€5.80) | €6 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.54 (€2.90) | €4.15 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.78 (€0.64) | €0.73 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.44 (€1.99) | €1.83 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.51 (€2.87) | €1.00 | + 187% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.38 (€4.39) | €7 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.06 (€2.50) | €1.04 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.35 (€1.10) | €0.67 | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.83 (€1.49) | €0.47 | + 215% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (€12) | €12 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.96 (€1.60) | €1.37 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.17 (€1.77) | €0.82 | + 116% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,232 (€1,007) | €528 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $848 (€693) | €343 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (€183) | €103 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $845 (€690) | €575 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $580 (€474) | €275 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $133 (€109) | €80 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $38 (€31) | €34 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $425 (€348) | €406 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $142 (€116) | €92 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (€8) | €2.00 | + 318% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (€11) | €9 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 0% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $39 (€32) | €48 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $39 (€32) | €28 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (€79) | €75 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $79 (€65) | €75 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 21% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,166 (€18,114) | €24,340 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (€0.52) | €1.38 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $31 (€25) | €22 | + 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (€13) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.26 (€4.30) | €5.00 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (€12) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $87 (€71) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.42 (€3.61) | €12 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.95 (€2.41) | €2.50 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.20 (€3.43) | €2.00 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.99 (€3.26) | €1.65 | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.45 (€2.00) | €1.51 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (€14) | €10 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (€29) | €22 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (€18) | €14 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $67 (€55) | €83 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $55 (€45) | €50 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (€5.41) | €8 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.05 (€3.31) | €3.70 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.66 (€4.63) | €3.42 | + 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $426 (€348) | €700 | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.28 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 (€37) | €37 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (€5.50) | €4.49 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 254 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €1,768
($2,164)
in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,600
in Algeciras.
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