- Cost of Living
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- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Algeciras
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Cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States compared to Algeciras, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (€11) | €9 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (€6) | €6 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.52 (€3.02) | €4.15 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.73 (€0.63) | €0.73 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.01 (€1.72) | €1.83 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.99 (€3.42) | €1.00 | + 242% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.24 (€4.49) | €7 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.04 (€2.60) | €1.04 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.87 (€1.60) | €0.67 | + 139% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.77 (€1.52) | €0.47 | + 220% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (€11) | €12 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.87 (€1.60) | €1.37 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.10 (€1.80) | €0.82 | + 119% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 50% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,149 (€985) | €528 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $886 (€759) | €343 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $188 (€161) | €103 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $837 (€717) | €575 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $563 (€483) | €275 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $148 (€127) | €80 | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $41 (€35) | €34 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $436 (€374) | €406 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $146 (€125) | €92 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (€9) | €2.00 | + 340% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (€11) | €9 | + 27% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 1% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $40 (€34) | €48 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $41 (€35) | €28 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $68 (€58) | €75 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $73 (€63) | €75 | - 16% | |
| 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 | $22,321 (€19,134) | €24,340 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.59 (€0.50) | €1.38 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $28 (€24) | €22 | + 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $9 (€8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.91 (€4.21) | €5.00 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (€11) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $93 (€79) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.49 (€3.85) | €12 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.72 (€2.33) | €2.50 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.99 (€3.42) | €2.00 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.35 (€2.87) | €1.65 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.69 (€2.30) | €1.51 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (€17) | €10 | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 2% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $34 (€29) | €22 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (€17) | €14 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $61 (€52) | €83 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $63 (€54) | €50 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.98 (€5.12) | €8 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.82 (€3.27) | €3.70 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.78 (€3.24) | €3.42 | - 5% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $127 (€109) | €250 | - 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.28 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (€41) | €37 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (€5.71) | €4.49 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 215 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €1,938
($2,261)
in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,700
in Algeciras.
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