Cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States compared to Alicante, Spain
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Food | + 46% | |||
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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 | + 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (€5.50) | €7 | - 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.11 (€4.16) | €2.90 | + 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (€0.72) | €0.95 | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.93 (€2.39) | €1.43 | + 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.04 (€3.29) | €1.80 | + 83% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€6) | €6 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.82 (€3.11) | €1.45 | + 115% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.54 (€1.25) | €0.89 | + 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.99 (€2.43) | €0.64 | + 280% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (€15) | €3.00 | + 406% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.82 (€1.48) | €1.60 | - 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.82 (€1.48) | €0.87 | + 70% | |
Housing | + 48% | |||
Housing in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,451 (€1,181) | €700 | + 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,263 (€1,028) | €475 | + 116% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $140 (€114) | €84 | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,045 (€851) | €450 | + 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $769 (€626) | €310 | + 102% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $73 (€59) | €102 | - 42% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (€37) | €37 | + 1% | |
40” flat screen TV | $323 (€263) | €326 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $94 (€76) | €90 | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (€8) | €5.61 | + 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (€11) | €9 | + 21% | |
Clothes | + 22% | |||
Clothes in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (€33) | €92 | - 64% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $65 (€53) | €26 | + 100% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (€79) | €75 | + 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (€75) | €84 | - 11% | |
Transportation | - 27% | |||
Transportation in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 27% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,735 (€17,688) | €17,500 | + 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.59 (€0.48) | €1.19 | - 59% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (€19) | €32 | - 41% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (€15) | €11 | + 36% | |
Personal Care | + 147% | |||
Personal Care in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 147% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.07 (€4.13) | €5.41 | - 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $84 (€68) | €3.35 | + 1937% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $127 (€103) | €39 | + 168% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.80 (€4.72) | €4.07 | + 16% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.97 (€3.23) | €2.52 | + 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.41 (€4.40) | €2.77 | + 59% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.79 (€2.27) | €1.75 | + 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.14 (€1.74) | €1.71 | + 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (€14) | €12 | + 12% | |
Entertainment | + 20% | |||
Entertainment in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (€31) | €26 | + 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€20) | €16 | + 25% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $106 (€87) | €92 | - 6% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $65 (€53) | €30 | + 77% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (€8) | €7 | + 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (€3.66) | €1.58 | + 132% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (€5.05) | €4.57 | + 10% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $427 (€347) | €485 | - 28% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.20 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $77 (€63) | €41 | + 53% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.72 (€4.66) | €5.00 | - 7% | |
TOTAL | + 28% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,693
($3,309)
in Charlottesville, Virginia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,100
in Alicante.
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