Cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States compared to Alicante, Spain
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| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (€9) | €8 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (€5.57) | €7 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.62 (€4.70) | €2.90 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (€0.75) | €0.88 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.79 (€2.33) | €1.43 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.89 (€3.25) | €1.80 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€5.87) | €7 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.67 (€3.07) | €1.60 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.70 (€1.42) | €0.87 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.99 (€2.50) | €0.64 | + 290% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (€14) | €3.00 | + 355% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.91 (€1.60) | €1.64 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.82 (€1.52) | €0.87 | + 74% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,442 (€1,206) | €700 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,178 (€984) | €475 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $128 (€107) | €85 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,045 (€874) | €450 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $797 (€666) | €310 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $73 (€61) | €110 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (€38) | €37 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $318 (€266) | €360 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $94 (€79) | €86 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (€8) | €5.45 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (€11) | €9 | + 31% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (€34) | €92 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $65 (€54) | €26 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (€81) | €75 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (€77) | €84 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 23% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,735 (€18,168) | €17,500 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.57 (€0.48) | €1.20 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $26 (€22) | €32 | - 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (€16) | €11 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 185% | |||
| Personal Care in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 185% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.07 (€4.24) | €5.41 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $84 (€70) | €3.35 | + 1992% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $127 (€106) | €40 | + 169% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.80 (€4.84) | €4.07 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.97 (€3.32) | €2.52 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.41 (€4.52) | €2.77 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.79 (€2.33) | €1.75 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.14 (€1.79) | €1.69 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (€13) | €13 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (€36) | €25 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (€20) | €16 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $106 (€89) | €92 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $68 (€57) | €30 | + 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (€8) | €7 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.36 (€3.64) | €1.58 | + 131% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (€5.19) | €4.74 | + 10% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $511 (€427) | €509 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $76 (€64) | €41 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.92 (€4.95) | €5.00 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 527 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,560
($3,062)
in Charlottesville, Virginia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,900
in Alicante.
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