- 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 | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £4.84 (€5.50) | €7 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.02 (€4.58) | €3.02 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.84 (€0.96) | €0.82 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £1.96 (€2.23) | €1.43 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.54 (€1.76) | €1.75 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.52 (€4.00) | €6 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.90 (€2.16) | €1.61 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.04 (€1.19) | €0.87 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.36 (€1.55) | €0.64 | + 142% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€9) | €3.00 | + 198% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.81 (€2.06) | €1.67 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.76 (€0.87) | €0.81 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 106% | |||
| Housing in Gloucester (United Kingdom) is 106% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,224 (€1,393) | €700 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,638 (€1,863) | €475 | + 292% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £159 (€181) | €95 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,305 (€1,484) | €450 | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £510 (€580) | €310 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £370 (€421) | €109 | + 285% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £13 (€15) | €37 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £354 (€403) | €390 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £70 (€80) | €89 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (€8) | €5.27 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (€11) | €9 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Gloucester (United Kingdom) is 1% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £50 (€57) | €92 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £33 (€37) | €26 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £52 (€59) | €75 | - 22% | |
| 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 (€20,985) | €17,500 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.19 (€1.36) | €1.24 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £57 (€65) | €32 | + 102% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £15 (€17) | €11 | + 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Gloucester (United Kingdom) is 0% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.25 (€4.83) | €5.41 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | €3.60 | + 152% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €43 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.25 (€3.70) | €4.21 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.53 (€1.74) | €2.18 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.36 (€2.68) | €2.86 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.33 (€1.51) | €1.52 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.00 (€1.14) | €1.58 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £8 (€9) | €14 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Gloucester (United Kingdom) is 21% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £28 (€32) | €26 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £16 (€18) | €16 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £60 (€68) | €102 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £66 (€75) | €30 | + 151% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (€9) | €6 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.77 (€3.15) | €1.58 | + 99% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.35 (€3.81) | €4.58 | - 17% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | £155 (€176) | €154 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 (€0.17) | €0.20 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £29 (€33) | €41 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (€9) | €5.00 | + 74% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 303 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gloucester (United Kingdom) is 54% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €3,395
(£2,984)
in Gloucester
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,200
in Alicante.
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