- 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 | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 36% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £8 (€9) | €8 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £4.67 (€5.34) | €7 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.94 (€5.66) | €2.90 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.71 (€0.81) | €0.95 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.09 (€3.54) | €1.43 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.68 (€3.07) | €1.80 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.49 (€6) | €6 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.02 (€2.32) | €1.45 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.87 (€1.00) | €0.89 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.80 (€2.06) | €0.64 | + 222% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€9) | €3.00 | + 189% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.91 (€2.19) | €1.60 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.54 (€0.61) | €0.87 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 49% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,072 (€1,227) | €700 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £721 (€825) | €475 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £158 (€181) | €84 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £837 (€958) | €450 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £600 (€687) | €310 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £120 (€138) | €102 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £17 (€19) | €37 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £366 (€420) | €326 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £55 (€63) | €90 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.78 (€7) | €5.61 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (€11) | €9 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 4% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £50 (€58) | €92 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £30 (€34) | €26 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £55 (€63) | €75 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £59 (€68) | €84 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 54% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £22,667 (€25,958) | €17,500 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.24 (€1.42) | €1.19 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £51 (€59) | €32 | + 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £11 (€13) | €11 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 31% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.65 (€3.04) | €5.41 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€10) | €3.35 | + 187% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £64 (€74) | €39 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.65 (€3.03) | €4.07 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.48 (€1.69) | €2.52 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.30 (€2.63) | €2.77 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.62 (€1.86) | €1.75 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.66 (€1.90) | €1.71 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (€14) | €12 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 25% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £23 (€26) | €26 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (€24) | €16 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £100 (€115) | €92 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £52 (€59) | €30 | + 97% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £6 (€7) | €7 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.58 (€2.95) | €1.58 | + 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.57 (€4.09) | €4.57 | - 11% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £375 (€429) | €485 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.20 (€0.23) | €0.20 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £44 (€50) | €41 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (€11) | €5.00 | + 112% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 242 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 39% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,928
(£2,557)
in Southend-on-Sea
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,100
in Alicante.
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