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| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Alicante (Spain) is 26% cheaper than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 ($18) | $14 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 ($7) | $7 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 ($3.59) | $4.60 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.90 ($0.99) | $0.98 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.14 ($2.37) | $2.48 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.65 ($1.83) | $5.30 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.73 ($6) | $8 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.59 ($1.76) | $3.65 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.08 ($1.20) | $2.21 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.68 ($0.75) | $1.91 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.48 ($6) | $12 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.29 ($1.43) | $1.63 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.93 ($1.03) | $2.38 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Alicante (Spain) is 51% cheaper than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €832 ($920) | $1,805 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €529 ($585) | $1,322 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €103 ($114) | $179 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €552 ($610) | $1,457 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €357 ($394) | $1,032 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €75 ($83) | $124 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 ($26) | $55 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €373 ($413) | $326 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 ($106) | $151 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.37 ($5.93) | $11 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($11) | $20 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Alicante (Spain) is 27% more expensive than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €87 ($96) | $44 | + 117% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €28 ($31) | $29 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 ($91) | $76 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €79 ($87) | $96 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Alicante (Spain) is 25% more expensive than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,937 ($19,836) | $23,948 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 ($1.44) | $0.73 | + 99% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 ($35) | $23 | + 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 ($15) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Alicante (Spain) is 50% cheaper than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.10 ($5.64) | $5.50 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.66 ($4.04) | $6.00 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €45 ($50) | $158 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.21 ($4.66) | $7 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.04 ($3.37) | $3.31 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.09 ($3.42) | $6 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.25 ($1.38) | $4.45 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.94 ($2.15) | $1.95 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 ($13) | $26 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Alicante (Spain) is 54% cheaper than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 ($34) | $35 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 ($15) | $23 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 ($105) | $61 | + 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 ($46) | $63 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 ($7) | $11 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.39 ($2.64) | $4.53 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.10 ($4.54) | $5.89 | - 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €436 ($483) | $433 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 ($0.19) | $1.73 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 ($50) | $35 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.23 ($5.78) | $6 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 503 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2019.
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Cost of living in Alicante (Spain) is 35% cheaper than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $4,900 in Asheville, North Carolina you would need to make just about $3,178 (€2,874) in Alicante.
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