Cost of living in Almería (Spain) is 42% cheaper than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States)
We need your help!
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
Do you know the prices in Kansas City, Missouri or in Almería? You can help!
Improve the prices for Kansas City, Missouri! Improve the prices for Almería!
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 307 prices entered by 36 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Almería (Spain) is 39% cheaper than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Almería | Kansas City, Missouri | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 ($15) | $19 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($8) | $10 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 ($3.49) | $5.11 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.75 ($0.81) | $1.06 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.13 ($2.29) | $5.89 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.01 ($2.16) | $4.80 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.55 ($5.96) | $6 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.68 ($1.80) | $3.72 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.17 ($1.25) | $2.25 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.11 ($1.19) | $2.37 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($7) | $16 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.75 ($1.87) | $2.17 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.60 ($0.65) | $2.71 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Almería (Spain) is 63% cheaper than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Almería | Kansas City, Missouri | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €817 ($876) | $2,543 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €557 ($598) | $1,789 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €86 ($93) | $254 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €452 ($485) | $1,292 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €342 ($367) | $1,006 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €70 ($76) | $191 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 ($31) | $68 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €348 ($374) | $346 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €84 ($90) | $211 | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.49 ($5.89) | $13 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($11) | $36 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Almería (Spain) is 11% cheaper than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Almería | Kansas City, Missouri | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 ($86) | $59 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 ($34) | $42 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 ($80) | $107 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 ($94) | $151 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Almería (Spain) is 23% cheaper than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Almería | Kansas City, Missouri | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,344 ($21,832) | $28,359 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 ($1.63) | $0.90 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 ($27) | $50 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 ($20) | $19 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Almería (Spain) is 51% cheaper than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Almería | Kansas City, Missouri | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($8) | $7 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 ($7) | $32 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 ($64) | $128 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.36 ($4.68) | $5.41 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.32 ($2.49) | $3.20 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.57 ($2.75) | $7 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 ($1.46) | $3.40 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 ($2.20) | $1.81 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 ($11) | $26 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Almería (Spain) is 30% cheaper than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Almería | Kansas City, Missouri | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 ($26) | $46 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 ($13) | $28 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €45 ($48) | $195 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €37 ($40) | $64 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 ($7) | $13 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.65 ($1.77) | $5.22 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.91 ($6) | $5.45 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €414 ($444) | $426 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 ($0.16) | $0.20 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 ($45) | $57 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.35 ($5.74) | $7 | - 15% | |
 |
TOTAL | - 42% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 307 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1.073
USD
/
EUR
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Singapore is 24% more expensive than in Hong Kong
- Cost of living in Mexico City is 40% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Johor Bahru is 74% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Medellín is 5% cheaper than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Dubai is 29% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Dubai is 194% more expensive than in Delhi
- Cost of living in London is 28% more expensive than in Paris
- Cost of living in Brasília is 46% cheaper than in Paris
- Cost of living in London is 75% more expensive than in Madrid
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 29% more expensive than in Bogotá
Compare other countries
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $8,000 in Kansas City, Missouri you would need to make just about $4,613 (€4,299) in Almería.
Do you live in Kansas City, Missouri? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Sacramento, California (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Pamplona (Spain)
- Cost of Living, Prices in San Sebastian (Spain)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Atlanta, Georgia (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Basel (Switzerland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Denver, Colorado (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Geneva (Switzerland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States)
Prices recently added
- 1 pack of marlboro cigarettes in Ho Chi Minh City costs 30,090 ₫ (4 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 45 m2 furnished studio in expensive area in Luxembourg costs €1,500 (35 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Cadiz costs €1,000 (about 1 hour ago)
- One-way ticket in public transport in Bogotá costs COL$3,000 (about 2 hours ago)
- Sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) in Vicenza costs €100 (about 3 hours ago)
- Sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) in Fortaleza costs R$ 300 (about 3 hours ago)