- Cost of Living
- United States
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- St. Louis, Missouri
- Algeciras
- Comparison
Cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri, United States compared to Algeciras, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (€9) | €9 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (€5.67) | €6 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.72 (€3.20) | €4.15 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.85 (€0.73) | €0.73 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.34 (€2.01) | €1.83 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.83 (€5.00) | €1.00 | + 400% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.44) | €7 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.63 (€3.11) | €1.04 | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.65 (€1.42) | €0.67 | + 112% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.75 (€1.50) | €0.47 | + 217% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (€10) | €12 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.86 (€1.59) | €1.37 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.65 (€1.42) | €0.82 | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,292 (€1,108) | €528 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $933 (€800) | €343 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $197 (€169) | €103 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $803 (€689) | €575 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $614 (€527) | €275 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $129 (€110) | €80 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $50 (€43) | €34 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $382 (€328) | €406 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $110 (€95) | €92 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (€11) | €2.00 | + 446% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (€19) | €9 | + 117% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (€37) | €48 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $30 (€26) | €28 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 (€67) | €75 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $101 (€87) | €75 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,000 (€19,735) | €24,340 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (€0.54) | €1.38 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $78 (€67) | €22 | + 203% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (€12) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€5.84) | €5.00 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (€10) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $67 (€58) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€6) | €12 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.48 (€2.99) | €2.50 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.54 (€4.76) | €2.00 | + 138% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.36 (€2.88) | €1.65 | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (€1.56) | €1.51 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (€16) | €10 | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (€39) | €22 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (€17) | €14 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $155 (€133) | €83 | + 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (€71) | €50 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (€7) | €8 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (€3.43) | €3.70 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.25 (€2.79) | €3.42 | - 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $430 (€369) | €700 | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (€0.17) | €0.28 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $20 (€17) | €37 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6.00 (€5.15) | €4.49 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 677 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €1,969
($2,295)
in St. Louis, Missouri
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,500
in Algeciras.
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