- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Spain
- Northampton
- Alicante
- Comparison
Cost of living in Northampton, United Kingdom compared to Alicante, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northampton (United Kingdom) is 19% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (€11) | €8 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £4.80 (€5.46) | €7 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.15 (€3.58) | €2.90 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.77 (€0.87) | €0.95 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.00 (€2.27) | €1.43 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.13 (€1.28) | €1.80 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.72 (€4.23) | €6 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.92 (€2.18) | €1.34 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.00 (€1.14) | €0.88 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.09 (€1.23) | €0.64 | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (€8) | €3.00 | + 157% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.87 (€2.13) | €1.60 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.66 (€0.75) | €0.84 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Northampton (United Kingdom) is 63% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,117 (€1,269) | €700 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £784 (€891) | €475 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £113 (€129) | €84 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £975 (€1,108) | €450 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £602 (€685) | €310 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £193 (€220) | €102 | + 115% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £23 (€26) | €37 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £425 (€483) | €326 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £80 (€91) | €90 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.78 (€7) | €5.61 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £8 (€9) | €9 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Northampton (United Kingdom) is 14% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £48 (€54) | €92 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £26 (€29) | €26 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £58 (€66) | €75 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £49 (€55) | €84 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Northampton (United Kingdom) is 36% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,410 (€22,062) | €17,500 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.21 (€1.38) | €1.19 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £45 (€51) | €32 | + 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £10 (€11) | €11 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Northampton (United Kingdom) is 48% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.63 (€4.13) | €5.41 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £7 (€8) | €3.35 | + 145% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £80 (€91) | €39 | + 135% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.86 (€3.25) | €4.06 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.00 (€2.27) | €2.64 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.79 (€3.18) | €2.72 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.64 (€1.86) | €1.60 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.55 (€1.77) | €1.71 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (€13) | €11 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Northampton (United Kingdom) is 19% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £23 (€26) | €26 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 (€20) | €16 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £78 (€88) | €92 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £40 (€45) | €30 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £6 (€7) | €7 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.02 (€3.43) | €1.58 | + 117% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.82 (€4.34) | €4.57 | - 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €478 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.25 (€0.28) | €0.20 | + 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £35 (€39) | €41 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (€10) | €5.00 | + 102% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 385 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Northampton (United Kingdom) is 34% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €3,091
(£2,719)
in Northampton
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,300
in Alicante.
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