Cost of living in Cambridge, United Kingdom vs Gibraltar
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| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 9% more expensive than in Gibraltar | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (£12) | £9 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (£6) | £6 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.19 (£4.21) | £3.27 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.84 (£0.85) | £1.42 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.89 (£2.91) | £2.78 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.26 (£2.27) | £1.57 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.96 (£4.99) | £3.40 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.10 (£2.11) | £1.73 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.95 (£0.96) | £2.92 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.89 (£1.91) | £0.98 | + 94% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (£10) | £5.69 | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.76 (£1.77) | £1.37 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.65 (£0.65) | £1.31 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 20% cheaper than in Gibraltar | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,493 (£1,503) | £2,470 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,207 (£1,215) | £1,426 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £165 (£166) | £104 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,100 (£1,108) | £1,386 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £883 (£889) | £880 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £102 (£102) | £63 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 (£23) | £34 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £344 (£346) | £350 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (£85) | £81 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (£7) | £9 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (£12) | £9 | + 24% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 11% more expensive than in Gibraltar | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £67 (£68) | £39 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £35 (£35) | £39 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £58 (£58) | £51 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £65 (£65) | £40 | + 64% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 71% more expensive than in Gibraltar | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,839 (£17,953) | £12,722 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.26 (£1.27) | £1.02 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £60 (£60) | £23 | + 157% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 (£13) | £20 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 60% more expensive than in Gibraltar | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.69 (£3.71) | £2.52 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (£8) | £2.50 | + 234% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £102 (£103) | £50 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.30 (£3.32) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.04 (£2.06) | £1.88 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.62 (£4.65) | £2.96 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.98 (£1.99) | £1.74 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.63 (£1.64) | £1.56 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (£15) | £11 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 17% more expensive than in Gibraltar | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (£31) | £26 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (£22) | £12 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £51 (£51) | £22 | + 133% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £52 (£53) | £52 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (£9) | £5.25 | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.08 (£3.10) | £1.84 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.80 (£4.83) | £3.05 | + 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £415 (£418) | £246 | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 (£0.12) | £0.17 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £40 (£40) | £55 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 (£9) | £2.93 | + 193% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 96 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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