- Cost of Living
- United States
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- Gainesville, Florida
- Almería
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Cost of living in Gainesville, Florida, United States compared to Almería, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (€10) | €11 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (€6) | €5.50 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.43 (€4.65) | €3.06 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (€0.78) | €1.59 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.20 (€2.74) | €2.10 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.15 (€4.41) | €1.41 | + 214% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€6) | €5.00 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.26 (€2.79) | €1.69 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.66 (€1.42) | €1.38 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.53 (€2.17) | €0.59 | + 269% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (€10) | €4.69 | + 120% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (€1.66) | €1.35 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.34 (€2.00) | €0.56 | + 261% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,494 (€1,279) | €672 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,008 (€863) | €422 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $183 (€156) | €89 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $909 (€778) | €464 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $692 (€593) | €329 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $121 (€103) | €65 | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $50 (€43) | €29 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $371 (€318) | €417 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $106 (€91) | €71 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (€8) | €7 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (€17) | €9 | + 82% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (€36) | €81 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (€27) | €23 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $72 (€61) | €63 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $99 (€85) | €64 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,174 (€17,273) | €18,833 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (€0.49) | €1.29 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $31 (€27) | €31 | - 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (€11) | €18 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (€5.50) | €6 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (€14) | €12 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $70 (€60) | €53 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.66) | €4.30 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.57 (€3.06) | €2.62 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.52 (€3.87) | €3.36 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.36 (€3.74) | €1.43 | + 161% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (€1.57) | €1.97 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (€12) | €11 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 1% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $33 (€28) | €26 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (€19) | €12 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $59 (€50) | €46 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $57 (€49) | €46 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (€6) | €7 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.81 (€3.26) | €2.22 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.25 (€4.49) | €4.36 | + 3% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $166 (€142) | €178 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (€0.13) | €0.18 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (€33) | €28 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.13 (€4.39) | €5.32 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 422 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Almería (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,462
($2,875)
in Gainesville, Florida
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,000
in Almería.
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