- Cost of Living
- United States
- Spain
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Almería
- Comparison
Cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States compared to Almería, Spain
Currency:
Food | + 41% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (€12) | €11 | + 9% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (€5.69) | €5.61 | + 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.85 (€3.13) | €2.94 | + 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.63 (€0.51) | €0.97 | - 48% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.11 (€2.52) | €2.13 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.08 (€2.51) | €1.37 | + 83% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.11 (€4.15) | €5.00 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.95 (€2.40) | €1.75 | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.45 (€1.18) | €1.24 | - 6% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.09 (€1.70) | €0.63 | + 169% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (€11) | €4.94 | + 121% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.36 (€1.91) | €1.39 | + 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.48 (€2.01) | €0.53 | + 278% | |
Housing | + 67% | |||
Housing in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 67% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,489 (€1,210) | €678 | + 78% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,111 (€902) | €439 | + 106% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $161 (€131) | €89 | + 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,078 (€875) | €463 | + 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $708 (€575) | €325 | + 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $100 (€81) | €66 | + 23% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $39 (€32) | €27 | + 16% | |
40” flat screen TV | $356 (€290) | €414 | - 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $146 (€119) | €73 | + 62% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (€7) | €8 | - 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (€20) | €10 | + 108% | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (€30) | €79 | - 62% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $33 (€27) | €25 | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $75 (€61) | €65 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $112 (€91) | €73 | + 24% | |
Transportation | + 2% | |||
Transportation in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 2% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,250 (€15,637) | €19,000 | - 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (€0.47) | €1.27 | - 63% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $59 (€48) | €29 | + 68% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $12 (€9) | €16 | - 42% | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.28 (€4.29) | €7 | - 40% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (€9) | €12 | - 22% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $81 (€65) | €54 | + 21% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (€5.27) | €4.63 | + 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.96 (€2.41) | €2.78 | - 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.04 (€2.47) | €2.97 | - 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.51 (€2.04) | €1.37 | + 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.01 (€1.63) | €2.01 | - 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (€16) | €11 | + 48% | |
Entertainment | + 36% | |||
Entertainment in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (€35) | €25 | + 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (€17) | €12 | + 41% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $137 (€111) | €44 | + 153% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (€58) | €46 | + 26% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (€9) | €7 | + 31% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.27 (€3.47) | €2.10 | + 65% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.64 (€4.58) | €4.64 | - 1% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $430 (€350) | €500 | - 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.52 (€0.42) | €0.17 | + 154% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (€35) | €29 | + 21% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (€5.47) | €4.42 | + 24% | |
TOTAL | + 31% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.812
EUR
/
USD
Do you live in Almería? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Davao is 66% cheaper than in Honolulu
- Cost of living in New York is about the same as in London
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 13% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in Morelia is 58% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 53% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Toronto is 25% more expensive than in Montreal
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 64% cheaper than in Caracas
- Cost of living in New York is 152% more expensive than in Santo Domingo
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 28% cheaper than in Montevideo
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Basel (Switzerland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Madison, Wisconsin (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Reno, Nevada (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Cork (Ireland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Geneva (Switzerland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Spokane, Washington (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Riverside, California (United States)
Cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Almería (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,751
($3,387)
in Scottsdale, Arizona
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,100
in Almería.
Recent Prices Added
- Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new in St. Louis, Missouri costs $30,000 (2 minutes ago)
- 12 doses box of antibiotics in Nuremberg costs €15 (15 minutes ago)
- Public transport in Riyadh costs ﷼ 40 (about 1 hour ago)
- Ipad wi-fi 128gb in Eindhoven costs €449 (about 1 hour ago)
- One-way ticket in public transport in Ramallah costs 2.50 ₪ (about 1 hour ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Washington D.C. costs $88 (about 1 hour ago)