Cost of living in Alicante, Spain vs Auckland, New Zealand
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| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Alicante (Spain) is 26% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (NZ$24) | NZ$20 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (NZ$13) | NZ$13 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.65 (NZ$6) | NZ$8 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.86 (NZ$1.46) | NZ$2.16 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.03 (NZ$3.43) | NZ$8 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.61 (NZ$2.73) | NZ$6 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.67 (NZ$10) | NZ$7 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.55 (NZ$2.62) | NZ$3.53 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.14 (NZ$1.94) | NZ$3.00 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.71 (NZ$1.20) | NZ$4.31 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.32 (NZ$9) | NZ$21 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.33 (NZ$2.25) | NZ$3.73 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.90 (NZ$1.52) | NZ$2.27 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Alicante (Spain) is 54% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €832 (NZ$1,407) | NZ$2,898 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €506 (NZ$856) | NZ$2,639 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €105 (NZ$178) | NZ$309 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €535 (NZ$905) | NZ$2,350 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €365 (NZ$617) | NZ$2,007 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €74 (NZ$126) | NZ$197 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (NZ$42) | NZ$81 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €406 (NZ$687) | NZ$734 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 (NZ$149) | NZ$243 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.33 (NZ$9) | NZ$12 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (NZ$18) | NZ$28 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Alicante (Spain) is 13% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (NZ$140) | NZ$117 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (NZ$56) | NZ$67 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (NZ$131) | NZ$192 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €81 (NZ$136) | NZ$228 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Alicante (Spain) is 61% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,702 (NZ$33,321) | NZ$34,283 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.22 (NZ$2.07) | NZ$2.06 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €24 (NZ$40) | NZ$213 | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (NZ$24) | NZ$30 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Alicante (Spain) is 21% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (NZ$8) | NZ$12 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.77 (NZ$6) | NZ$5.55 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €43 (NZ$73) | NZ$64 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.93 (NZ$7) | NZ$9 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.06 (NZ$5.17) | NZ$7 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.21 (NZ$5.43) | NZ$7 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.19 (NZ$2.01) | NZ$3.92 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 (NZ$3.73) | NZ$4.06 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (NZ$22) | NZ$37 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Alicante (Spain) is 29% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (NZ$57) | NZ$63 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (NZ$26) | NZ$35 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €56 (NZ$95) | NZ$232 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €43 (NZ$72) | NZ$137 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (NZ$12) | NZ$17 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.75 (NZ$4.65) | NZ$5.32 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.58 (NZ$6) | NZ$11 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €431 (NZ$729) | NZ$689 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (NZ$0.28) | NZ$0.33 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (NZ$82) | NZ$80 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (NZ$9) | NZ$34 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$8,100 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$4,439 (€2,625) in Alicante.
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