- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Spain
- Inverness
- Alicante
- Comparison
Cost of living in Inverness, United Kingdom compared to Alicante, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Inverness (United Kingdom) is 37% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £9 (€11) | €8 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.80 (€7) | €7 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.26 (€4.88) | €2.90 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.84 (€0.96) | €0.95 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.56 (€2.93) | €1.43 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.47 (€1.68) | €1.80 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.97 (€5.69) | €6 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.18 (€2.50) | €1.45 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.07 (€1.23) | €0.89 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.02 (€2.32) | €0.64 | + 262% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€9) | €3.00 | + 191% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.33 (€1.52) | €1.60 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.86 (€0.99) | €0.87 | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Inverness (United Kingdom) is 75% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £870 (€996) | €700 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,629 (€1,866) | €475 | + 293% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £105 (€120) | €84 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,345 (€1,541) | €450 | + 242% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £481 (€551) | €310 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £175 (€200) | €102 | + 95% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £18 (€21) | €37 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £293 (€336) | €326 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £86 (€98) | €90 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £9 (€10) | €5.61 | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (€10) | €9 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Inverness (United Kingdom) is 1% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £53 (€60) | €92 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £30 (€34) | €26 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £63 (€72) | €75 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £57 (€65) | €84 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Inverness (United Kingdom) is 40% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £21,750 (€24,908) | €17,500 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.18 (€1.35) | €1.19 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £45 (€52) | €32 | + 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £10 (€12) | €11 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Inverness (United Kingdom) is 17% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.08 (€2.38) | €5.41 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €3.35 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €39 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.00 (€3.44) | €4.07 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.69 (€1.94) | €2.52 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.24 (€2.57) | €2.77 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £0.83 (€0.95) | €1.75 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.50 (€1.72) | €1.71 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £11 (€13) | €12 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Inverness (United Kingdom) is 33% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £38 (€44) | €26 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (€24) | €16 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £106 (€121) | €92 | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £52 (€60) | €30 | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (€9) | €7 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.99 (€3.43) | €1.58 | + 117% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.33 (€3.82) | €4.57 | - 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €485 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.20 (€0.23) | €0.20 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £34 (€38) | €41 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (€9) | €5.00 | + 72% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 324 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.145
EUR
/
GBP
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Cost of living in Inverness (United Kingdom) is 42% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,983
(£2,605)
in Inverness
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,100
in Alicante.
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