- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Spain
- Gloucester
- Alicante
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gloucester, United Kingdom compared to Alicante, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gloucester (United Kingdom) is 37% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (€14) | €8 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £4.86 (€5.54) | €7 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.19 (€4.78) | €2.90 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.79 (€0.90) | €0.95 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.12 (€2.42) | €1.43 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.54 (€1.76) | €1.80 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.56 (€4.06) | €6 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.00 (€2.28) | €1.45 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.04 (€1.19) | €0.89 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.47 (€1.67) | €0.64 | + 161% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€9) | €3.00 | + 199% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.81 (€2.06) | €1.60 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.76 (€0.87) | €0.87 | + 0% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Gloucester (United Kingdom) is 93% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,224 (€1,396) | €700 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,638 (€1,868) | €475 | + 293% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £159 (€182) | €84 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,082 (€1,233) | €450 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £470 (€536) | €310 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £370 (€422) | €102 | + 312% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £13 (€15) | €37 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £354 (€404) | €326 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £70 (€80) | €90 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (€8) | €5.61 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (€11) | €9 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Gloucester (United Kingdom) is 2% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £53 (€60) | €92 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (€36) | €26 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £52 (€59) | €75 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £45 (€51) | €84 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Gloucester (United Kingdom) is 57% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,448 (€21,037) | €17,500 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.19 (€1.35) | €1.19 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £57 (€66) | €32 | + 102% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £15 (€17) | €11 | + 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Gloucester (United Kingdom) is 5% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.25 (€4.85) | €5.41 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | €3.35 | + 172% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €39 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.25 (€3.71) | €4.07 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.40 (€1.60) | €2.52 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.36 (€2.69) | €2.77 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.40 (€1.59) | €1.75 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.00 (€1.14) | €1.71 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £8 (€9) | €12 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Gloucester (United Kingdom) is 23% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £28 (€32) | €26 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £16 (€18) | €16 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £63 (€71) | €92 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £75 (€86) | €30 | + 185% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (€9) | €7 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.20 (€3.65) | €1.58 | + 131% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.46 (€3.95) | €4.57 | - 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €485 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 (€0.17) | €0.20 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £29 (€33) | €41 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (€9) | €5.00 | + 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 297 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.140
EUR
/
GBP
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Cost of living in Gloucester (United Kingdom) is 50% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €3,148
(£2,761)
in Gloucester
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,100
in Alicante.
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