Cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States compared to Alicante, Spain
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| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (€9) | €8 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (€5.76) | €7 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.62 (€4.82) | €2.99 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (€0.77) | €0.87 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.79 (€2.39) | €1.43 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.89 (€3.33) | €1.67 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€6) | €7 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.67 (€3.14) | €1.60 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.70 (€1.45) | €0.88 | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.99 (€2.56) | €0.64 | + 300% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (€14) | €3.00 | + 366% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.89 (€1.62) | €1.59 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.82 (€1.56) | €0.79 | + 97% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,417 (€1,215) | €700 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,163 (€997) | €475 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $133 (€114) | €95 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,064 (€912) | €450 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $814 (€698) | €310 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $73 (€62) | €109 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $53 (€45) | €37 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $307 (€263) | €390 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $94 (€81) | €89 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (€8) | €5.27 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (€10) | €9 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (€35) | €92 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $56 (€48) | €26 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (€86) | €75 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (€79) | €84 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,735 (€18,631) | €17,500 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.59 (€0.51) | €1.24 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $28 (€24) | €32 | - 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (€16) | €11 | + 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 156% | |||
| Personal Care in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 156% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.07 (€4.35) | €5.41 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $84 (€72) | €3.60 | + 1894% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (€120) | €43 | + 182% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.80 (€4.97) | €4.21 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.97 (€3.40) | €2.18 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.41 (€4.64) | €2.86 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.79 (€2.39) | €1.82 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.14 (€1.84) | €1.58 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (€14) | €14 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (€33) | €26 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€21) | €16 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $106 (€91) | €102 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $65 (€56) | €30 | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (€8) | €6 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.36 (€3.74) | €1.58 | + 137% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.81 (€4.98) | €4.58 | + 9% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $181 (€155) | €154 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $85 (€73) | €41 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.92 (€5.08) | €5.00 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 532 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,718
($3,171)
in Charlottesville, Virginia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,000
in Alicante.
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