Cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States compared to Alicante, Spain
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| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (€10) | €8 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (€5.84) | €7 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.11 (€4.42) | €2.90 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (€0.77) | €0.95 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.93 (€2.53) | €1.43 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.04 (€3.49) | €1.80 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€6) | €6 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.82 (€3.30) | €1.34 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.54 (€1.33) | €0.88 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.99 (€2.58) | €0.64 | + 304% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (€16) | €3.00 | + 437% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.82 (€1.58) | €1.60 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.82 (€1.57) | €0.84 | + 88% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,451 (€1,254) | €700 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,263 (€1,091) | €475 | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $140 (€121) | €84 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,045 (€903) | €450 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $769 (€665) | €310 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $73 (€63) | €102 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (€39) | €37 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $323 (€279) | €326 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $94 (€81) | €90 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (€9) | €5.61 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (€12) | €9 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (€35) | €92 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $65 (€56) | €26 | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (€84) | €75 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (€80) | €84 | - 6% | |
| 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 | $21,892 (€18,913) | €17,500 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.59 (€0.51) | €1.19 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $23 (€20) | €32 | - 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (€16) | €11 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 163% | |||
| Personal Care in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 163% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.07 (€4.38) | €5.41 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $84 (€72) | €3.35 | + 2062% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $127 (€110) | €39 | + 184% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.80 (€5.01) | €4.06 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.97 (€3.43) | €2.64 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.41 (€4.67) | €2.72 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.79 (€2.41) | €1.60 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.14 (€1.85) | €1.71 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (€14) | €11 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (€33) | €26 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€21) | €16 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $106 (€92) | €92 | - 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $65 (€56) | €30 | + 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (€8) | €7 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (€3.89) | €1.58 | + 146% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (€5.37) | €4.57 | + 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $427 (€369) | €478 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $79 (€68) | €41 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.72 (€4.94) | €5.00 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 326 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
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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 €2,714
($3,142)
in Charlottesville, Virginia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,000
in Alicante.
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