- Cost of Living
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- Spain
- Cartagena
- Alicante
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Cost of living in Cartagena, Spain compared to Alicante, Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cartagena (Spain) is 7% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 | €8 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 | €7 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.56 | €2.90 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.65 | €0.95 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.37 | €1.43 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.09 | €1.80 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.35 | €6 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.44 | €1.45 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.67 | €0.89 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.52 | €0.64 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.86 | €3.00 | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.47 | €1.60 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.73 | €0.87 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Cartagena (Spain) is 10% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €594 | €700 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €392 | €475 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €96 | €84 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €420 | €450 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €286 | €310 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €85 | €102 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €32 | €37 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €393 | €326 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €60 | €90 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.83 | €5.61 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 | €9 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Cartagena (Spain) is 1% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €81 | €92 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 | €26 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €58 | €75 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €63 | €84 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Cartagena (Spain) is 7% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,342 | €17,500 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 | €1.19 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €18 | €32 | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 | €11 | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Cartagena (Spain) is 1% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 | €5.41 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.00 | €3.35 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €53 | €39 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.66 | €4.07 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.74 | €2.52 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.07 | €2.77 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.00 | €1.75 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.33 | €1.71 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €8 | €12 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Cartagena (Spain) is 10% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 | €26 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 | €16 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €47 | €92 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 | €30 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 | €7 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.88 | €1.58 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.70 | €4.57 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €485 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 | €0.20 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 | €41 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.33 | €5.00 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 279 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Cartagena (Spain) is 7% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,200
in Alicante
you would need to make just about €2,036
in Cartagena.
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