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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 | $12 (€9) | €11 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (€5.96) | €5.61 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.08 (€4.10) | €2.94 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (€0.75) | €0.97 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.21 (€2.59) | €2.13 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.07 (€4.09) | €1.37 | + 198% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€5.74) | €5.00 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.26 (€2.63) | €1.75 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.66 (€1.34) | €1.24 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.77 (€2.23) | €0.63 | + 254% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (€11) | €4.94 | + 117% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.03 (€1.64) | €1.39 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.34 (€1.89) | €0.53 | + 255% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,326 (€1,071) | €678 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $943 (€761) | €439 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (€143) | €89 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $927 (€748) | €463 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $692 (€559) | €325 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $121 (€98) | €66 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $55 (€44) | €27 | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $360 (€291) | €414 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $97 (€78) | €73 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (€8) | €8 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (€15) | €10 | + 60% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (€35) | €79 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (€26) | €25 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $74 (€60) | €65 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $99 (€80) | €73 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 26% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,846 (€16,018) | €19,000 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.59 (€0.48) | €1.27 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $31 (€25) | €29 | - 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (€11) | €16 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (€5.19) | €7 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (€13) | €12 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $70 (€56) | €54 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.33) | €4.63 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.57 (€2.88) | €2.78 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.52 (€3.65) | €2.97 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.15 (€3.35) | €1.37 | + 144% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (€1.48) | €2.01 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (€11) | €11 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $33 (€26) | €25 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (€18) | €12 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $59 (€47) | €44 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $57 (€46) | €46 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (€6) | €7 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.76 (€3.04) | €2.10 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.16 (€4.17) | €4.64 | - 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (€346) | €500 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (€0.12) | €0.17 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (€32) | €29 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.13 (€4.14) | €4.42 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 278 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Almería (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,457
($3,045)
in Gainesville, Florida
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,100
in Almería.
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