- Cost of Living
- United States
- Spain
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Algeciras
- Comparison
Cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri, United States compared to Algeciras, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (€9) | €9 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (€5.56) | €6 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.00 (€3.58) | €4.15 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (€0.83) | €0.73 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.34 (€2.09) | €1.83 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.93 (€3.52) | €1.00 | + 252% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.69 (€5.09) | €7 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.55 (€3.18) | €1.04 | + 205% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.52 (€1.36) | €0.67 | + 103% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.75 (€1.57) | €0.47 | + 231% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (€11) | €12 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.72 (€1.54) | €1.37 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.33 (€1.19) | €0.82 | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 70% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,292 (€1,156) | €528 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $933 (€835) | €343 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $215 (€192) | €103 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $803 (€719) | €575 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $614 (€550) | €275 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $106 (€95) | €80 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (€41) | €34 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $454 (€407) | €406 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $93 (€83) | €92 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (€13) | €2.00 | + 539% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (€19) | €9 | + 120% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 3% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (€38) | €48 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $30 (€27) | €28 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (€71) | €75 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 (€93) | €75 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,000 (€20,592) | €24,340 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.57 (€0.51) | €1.38 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $78 (€70) | €22 | + 216% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (€13) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (€5.65) | €5.00 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (€12) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $67 (€60) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€6) | €12 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.16 (€2.83) | €2.50 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.16 (€4.62) | €2.00 | + 131% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.66 (€3.27) | €1.65 | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.02 (€1.81) | €1.51 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (€16) | €10 | + 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 1% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (€36) | €22 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (€17) | €14 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $218 (€195) | €83 | + 135% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $72 (€65) | €50 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (€9) | €8 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (€3.58) | €3.70 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.25 (€2.91) | €3.42 | - 15% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $144 (€129) | €250 | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (€0.18) | €0.28 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $20 (€18) | €37 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6.00 (€5.37) | €4.49 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 943 prices entered by 102 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,011
($2,246)
in St. Louis, Missouri
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,500
in Algeciras.
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