- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Spain
- Northampton
- Alicante
- Comparison
Cost of living in Northampton, United Kingdom compared to Alicante, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northampton (United Kingdom) is 16% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (€11) | €8 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £4.31 (€4.88) | €7 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.15 (€3.57) | €2.90 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.73 (€0.83) | €0.88 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.00 (€2.26) | €1.43 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.13 (€1.28) | €1.80 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.72 (€4.22) | €7 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.00 (€2.27) | €1.60 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.10 (€1.25) | €0.87 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.16 (€1.32) | €0.64 | + 106% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (€8) | €3.00 | + 159% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.75 (€1.98) | €1.64 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.66 (€0.74) | €0.87 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Northampton (United Kingdom) is 61% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £994 (€1,126) | €700 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £782 (€887) | €475 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £113 (€128) | €85 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £975 (€1,105) | €450 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £627 (€711) | €310 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £179 (€203) | €110 | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £24 (€27) | €37 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £448 (€508) | €360 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £75 (€85) | €86 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.78 (€7) | €5.45 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £7 (€8) | €9 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Northampton (United Kingdom) is 16% 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) | £26 (€29) | €26 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £45 (€51) | €75 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £53 (€59) | €84 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Northampton (United Kingdom) is 30% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,982 (€21,512) | €17,500 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.18 (€1.33) | €1.20 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £44 (€50) | €32 | + 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £6 (€7) | €11 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Northampton (United Kingdom) is 50% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.50 (€3.96) | €5.41 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | €3.35 | + 175% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £80 (€91) | €40 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.83 (€3.21) | €4.07 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.16 (€2.45) | €2.52 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.79 (€3.17) | €2.77 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.75 (€1.98) | €1.75 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.70 (€1.92) | €1.69 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £11 (€13) | €13 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Northampton (United Kingdom) is 11% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £22 (€25) | €25 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £17 (€19) | €16 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £89 (€101) | €92 | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £35 (€40) | €30 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £3.79 (€4.30) | €7 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.03 (€3.44) | €1.58 | + 118% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.33 (€3.77) | €4.74 | - 20% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | €509 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.21 (€0.24) | €0.20 | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £35 (€39) | €41 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (€9) | €5.00 | + 89% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 377 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Northampton (United Kingdom) is 30% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,609
(£2,302)
in Northampton
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,000
in Alicante.
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