- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Spain
- Inverness
- Alicante
- Comparison
Cost of living in Inverness, United Kingdom compared to Alicante, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Inverness (United Kingdom) is 69% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (€15) | €8 | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.54 (€6) | €7 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £5.70 (€6) | €2.90 | + 121% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 (€0.97) | €0.88 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £4.31 (€4.87) | €1.43 | + 241% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.85 (€2.08) | €1.80 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £6.00 (€7) | €7 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.54 (€2.87) | €1.60 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.14 (€1.29) | €0.87 | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.17 (€2.45) | €0.64 | + 282% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (€11) | €3.00 | + 276% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.00 (€1.13) | €1.64 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.07 (€1.21) | €0.87 | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Inverness (United Kingdom) is 82% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,628 (€1,838) | €700 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,533 (€1,731) | €475 | + 264% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £50 (€56) | €85 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £774 (€874) | €450 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £473 (€534) | €310 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £150 (€169) | €110 | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £20 (€23) | €37 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £300 (€339) | €360 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £30 (€34) | €86 | - 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £15 (€17) | €5.45 | + 210% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £8 (€9) | €9 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Inverness (United Kingdom) is 2% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £50 (€56) | €92 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £31 (€35) | €26 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £74 (€84) | €75 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £70 (€79) | €84 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Inverness (United Kingdom) is 15% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £21,750 (€24,555) | €17,500 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.13 (€1.28) | €1.20 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €32 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €11 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Inverness (United Kingdom) is 1% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.00 (€4.52) | €5.41 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €3.35 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €40 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €4.07 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.32 (€2.61) | €2.52 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.67 (€3.01) | €2.77 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.75 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £2.00 (€2.26) | €1.69 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (€13) | €13 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Inverness (United Kingdom) is 36% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £45 (€51) | €25 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (€22) | €16 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £200 (€226) | €92 | + 145% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £55 (€62) | €30 | + 105% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (€8) | €7 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.00 (€3.39) | €1.58 | + 114% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.41 (€3.85) | €4.74 | - 19% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | €509 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £32 (€36) | €41 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | €5.00 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 318 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Inverness (United Kingdom) is 47% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,946
(£2,609)
in Inverness
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,000
in Alicante.
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