- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Spain
- Southend-on-Sea
- Alicante
- Comparison
Cost of living in Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom compared to Alicante, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 34% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £8 (€9) | €8 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £4.67 (€5.26) | €7 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.94 (€5.57) | €2.90 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.71 (€0.80) | €0.88 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.09 (€3.48) | €1.43 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.68 (€3.02) | €1.80 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.49 (€6) | €7 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.02 (€2.28) | €1.60 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.87 (€0.98) | €0.87 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.80 (€2.03) | €0.64 | + 217% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€9) | €3.00 | + 184% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.80 (€2.02) | €1.64 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.54 (€0.60) | €0.87 | - 31% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 46% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,072 (€1,208) | €700 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £721 (€812) | €475 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £158 (€178) | €85 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £692 (€780) | €450 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £600 (€676) | €310 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £120 (€135) | €110 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £16 (€18) | €37 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £369 (€416) | €360 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £55 (€62) | €86 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.78 (€7) | €5.45 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (€11) | €9 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 10% 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) | £30 (€33) | €26 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £42 (€47) | €75 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £59 (€67) | €84 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 96% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £21,399 (€24,114) | €17,500 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.25 (€1.41) | €1.20 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £81 (€92) | €32 | + 183% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £11 (€13) | €11 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 27% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.65 (€2.99) | €5.41 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | €3.35 | + 183% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £64 (€72) | €40 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.65 (€2.98) | €4.07 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.48 (€1.67) | €2.52 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.30 (€2.59) | €2.77 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.62 (€1.83) | €1.75 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.42 (€1.60) | €1.69 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (€13) | €13 | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 22% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £20 (€23) | €25 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (€23) | €16 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £105 (€118) | €92 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £61 (€69) | €30 | + 130% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £6 (€7) | €7 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.60 (€2.93) | €1.58 | + 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.48 (€3.92) | €4.74 | - 17% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | £320 (€361) | €509 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.21 (€0.24) | €0.20 | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £40 (€45) | €41 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (€10) | €5.00 | + 109% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 370 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 48% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €3,252
(£2,885)
in Southend-on-Sea
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,200
in Alicante.
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