- 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 | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cartagena (Spain) is 12% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 | €8 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.36 | €7 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.56 | €2.99 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.62 | €0.87 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.37 | €1.43 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.00 | €1.67 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.50 | €7 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.34 | €1.60 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.63 | €0.88 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.48 | €0.64 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €3.00 | + 145% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.47 | €1.59 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.70 | €0.79 | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Cartagena (Spain) is 11% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €557 | €700 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €389 | €475 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €97 | €95 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €419 | €450 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €331 | €310 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €87 | €109 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €33 | €37 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €423 | €390 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €59 | €89 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.13 | €5.27 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 | €9 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Cartagena (Spain) is 4% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €77 | €92 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 | €26 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €55 | €75 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €58 | €84 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Cartagena (Spain) is 12% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,285 | €17,500 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 | €1.24 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €18 | €32 | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €11 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Cartagena (Spain) is 7% 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 | €3.60 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €70 | €43 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.66 | €4.21 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.74 | €2.18 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.80 | €2.86 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.87 | €1.82 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.23 | €1.58 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €7 | €14 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Cartagena (Spain) is 14% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 | €26 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 | €16 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 | €102 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 | €30 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 | €6 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.74 | €1.58 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.67 | €4.58 | - 64% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €153 | €154 | - 1% | |
| 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 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.33 | €5.00 | - 13% | |
| 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 265 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Cartagena (Spain) is 11% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,100
in Alicante
you would need to make just about €1,876
in Cartagena.
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