- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Spain
- Gloucester
- Alicante
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gloucester, United Kingdom compared to Alicante, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gloucester (United Kingdom) is 31% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (€13) | €8 | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £4.86 (€5.32) | €7 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.02 (€4.40) | €2.90 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.79 (€0.87) | €0.88 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £1.96 (€2.15) | €1.43 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.54 (€1.69) | €1.79 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.58 (€3.91) | €7 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.90 (€2.07) | €1.60 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.04 (€1.14) | €0.87 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.47 (€1.60) | €0.64 | + 151% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€9) | €3.00 | + 187% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.81 (€1.98) | €1.65 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.76 (€0.84) | €0.84 | + 0% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Gloucester (United Kingdom) is 91% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,224 (€1,340) | €700 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,638 (€1,793) | €475 | + 277% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £159 (€174) | €85 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,082 (€1,184) | €450 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £510 (€558) | €310 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £370 (€405) | €110 | + 267% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £13 (€14) | €37 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £354 (€388) | €372 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £70 (€77) | €86 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (€8) | €5.45 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (€10) | €9 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Gloucester (United Kingdom) is 8% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £53 (€57) | €92 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (€35) | €26 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £52 (€57) | €75 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £45 (€49) | €84 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Gloucester (United Kingdom) is 51% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,448 (€20,192) | €17,500 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.19 (€1.30) | €1.20 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £57 (€63) | €32 | + 94% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £15 (€16) | €11 | + 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Gloucester (United Kingdom) is 3% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.25 (€4.65) | €5.41 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | €3.35 | + 161% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €41 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.25 (€3.56) | €4.21 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.40 (€1.53) | €2.21 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.36 (€2.58) | €2.77 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.40 (€1.53) | €1.75 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.00 (€1.09) | €1.58 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £8 (€9) | €13 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Gloucester (United Kingdom) is 19% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £28 (€31) | €25 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £16 (€17) | €16 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £63 (€68) | €92 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £75 (€82) | €30 | + 174% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (€8) | €7 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.20 (€3.50) | €1.58 | + 122% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.46 (€3.79) | €4.52 | - 16% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | £155 (€170) | €154 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 (€0.16) | €0.20 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £29 (€31) | €41 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (€8) | €5.00 | + 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 327 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gloucester (United Kingdom) is 46% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €3,066
(£2,801)
in Gloucester
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,100
in Alicante.
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