- Cost of Living
- Spain
- United States
- Oviedo
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Comparison
Cost of living in Oviedo, Spain compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Currency:
Food | - 30% | |||
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Food in Oviedo (Spain) is 30% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 ($13) | $12 | + 7% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $8 | + 0% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.59 ($4.41) | $5.26 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.85 ($1.04) | $0.99 | + 5% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.99 ($2.45) | $3.59 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 ($2.45) | $5.70 | - 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 ($8) | $8 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.06 ($2.52) | $4.01 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.15 ($1.41) | $2.45 | - 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.84 ($1.03) | $1.88 | - 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.89 ($7) | $14 | - 46% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.62 ($1.99) | $2.76 | - 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.82 ($1.01) | $2.61 | - 61% | |
Housing | - 52% | |||
Housing in Oviedo (Spain) is 52% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €647 ($795) | $2,100 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €438 ($537) | $1,683 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 ($142) | $295 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €456 ($560) | $1,183 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €339 ($416) | $994 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €135 ($166) | $168 | - 1% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €32 ($39) | $76 | - 48% | |
40” flat screen TV | €429 ($527) | $377 | + 40% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 ($98) | $103 | - 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 ($10) | $16 | - 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($12) | $16 | - 23% | |
Clothes | + 49% | |||
Clothes in Oviedo (Spain) is 49% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €90 ($111) | $42 | + 166% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 ($42) | $34 | + 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 ($98) | $72 | + 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 ($109) | $80 | + 37% | |
Transportation | + 20% | |||
Transportation in Oviedo (Spain) is 20% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,530 ($27,668) | $22,500 | + 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 ($1.60) | $0.77 | + 108% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €49 ($61) | $60 | + 1% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 ($24) | $18 | + 38% | |
Personal Care | - 43% | |||
Personal Care in Oviedo (Spain) is 43% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.20 ($2.70) | $7 | - 63% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.45 ($7) | $31 | - 79% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €80 ($98) | $170 | - 42% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €6.00 ($7) | $7 | + 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.58 ($3.17) | $3.18 | - 0% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.25 ($3.99) | $4.59 | - 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.17 ($1.43) | $3.63 | - 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.82 ($2.23) | $2.39 | - 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 ($14) | $17 | - 19% | |
Entertainment | - 15% | |||
Entertainment in Oviedo (Spain) is 15% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 ($40) | $49 | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 ($20) | $25 | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €100 ($123) | $75 | + 63% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €43 ($53) | $63 | - 16% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 ($8) | $9 | - 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.65 ($2.03) | $4.04 | - 50% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.24 ($5.20) | $5.00 | + 4% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €400 ($491) | $429 | + 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 ($0.09) | $0.15 | - 37% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 ($56) | $66 | - 15% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.31 ($5.29) | $10 | - 47% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Oviedo (Spain) is 25% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$6,500
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $4,850
(€3,949)
in Oviedo.
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