- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Spain
- Northampton
- Alicante
- Comparison
Cost of living in Northampton, United Kingdom compared to Alicante, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northampton (United Kingdom) is 15% 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 (€4.87) | €7 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £2.79 (€3.15) | €2.92 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.67 (€0.75) | €0.83 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.01 (€2.27) | €1.43 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.10 (€1.24) | €1.75 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.10 (€4.63) | €6 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.00 (€2.26) | €1.56 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.25 (€1.41) | €0.87 | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.08 (€1.22) | €0.64 | + 91% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (€8) | €3.00 | + 160% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.72 (€1.94) | €1.67 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.60 (€0.68) | €0.82 | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Northampton (United Kingdom) is 64% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £958 (€1,082) | €700 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £764 (€863) | €475 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £214 (€242) | €95 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £975 (€1,102) | €450 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £627 (€709) | €310 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £205 (€231) | €109 | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (€25) | €37 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £448 (€507) | €390 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (€96) | €89 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.33 (€6) | €5.27 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £7 (€8) | €9 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Northampton (United Kingdom) is 25% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £54 (€61) | €92 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £22 (€25) | €26 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £40 (€45) | €75 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £41 (€46) | €84 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Northampton (United Kingdom) is 27% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,461 (€20,860) | €17,500 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.20 (€1.36) | €1.24 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £44 (€49) | €32 | + 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £6 (€7) | €11 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Northampton (United Kingdom) is 10% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.78 (€4.27) | €5.41 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | €3.60 | + 155% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €43 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.00 (€2.25) | €4.21 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.01 (€2.27) | €2.18 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.12 (€3.52) | €2.86 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.67 (€1.88) | €1.52 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.77 (€2.00) | €1.58 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £11 (€13) | €14 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Northampton (United Kingdom) is 7% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £22 (€25) | €26 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £16 (€19) | €16 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £89 (€101) | €102 | - 1% | |
| 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 (€4.28) | €6 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.82 (€3.18) | €1.58 | + 101% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.21 (€3.63) | €4.58 | - 21% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | £102 (€116) | €154 | - 25% | |
| 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 | £31 (€35) | €41 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (€9) | €5.00 | + 86% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 297 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Northampton (United Kingdom) is 27% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,800
(£2,478)
in Northampton
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,200
in Alicante.
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