Cost of living in Ceuta, Spain vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ceuta (Spain) is 27% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (AU$15) | AU$18 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.48 (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.31 (AU$5.09) | AU$5.27 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.80 (AU$1.22) | AU$1.48 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.73 (AU$4.20) | AU$5.06 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.93 (AU$1.43) | AU$4.83 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €11 (AU$17) | AU$6 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.76 (AU$2.70) | AU$4.57 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.05 (AU$1.61) | AU$3.19 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (AU$1.51) | AU$5.70 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (AU$23) | AU$17 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.90 (AU$2.92) | AU$2.80 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 (AU$1.54) | AU$2.67 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Ceuta (Spain) is 43% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €884 (AU$1,358) | AU$2,894 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €682 (AU$1,047) | AU$2,147 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €50 (AU$77) | AU$238 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €647 (AU$993) | AU$1,809 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €498 (AU$764) | AU$1,422 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €45 (AU$69) | AU$159 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €40 (AU$61) | AU$46 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €372 (AU$572) | AU$354 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €89 (AU$137) | AU$212 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (AU$10) | AU$12 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6.00 (AU$9) | AU$28 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Ceuta (Spain) is about the same as in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (AU$124) | AU$101 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (AU$56) | AU$59 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €74 (AU$113) | AU$129 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €78 (AU$120) | AU$131 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Ceuta (Spain) is 65% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,124 (AU$23,225) | AU$27,303 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.14 (AU$1.75) | AU$1.38 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €13 (AU$21) | AU$160 | - 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$21 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Ceuta (Spain) is 54% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (AU$13) | AU$7 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €25 (AU$38) | AU$24 | + 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €125 (AU$192) | AU$72 | + 168% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €9 (AU$14) | AU$7 | + 100% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.09 (AU$6) | AU$4.31 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.19 (AU$3.36) | AU$5.32 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.28 (AU$1.96) | AU$2.55 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.46 (AU$2.24) | AU$3.01 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (AU$28) | AU$36 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Ceuta (Spain) is 29% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €13 (AU$20) | AU$51 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €9 (AU$14) | AU$39 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (AU$61) | AU$226 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €29 (AU$45) | AU$78 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.72 (AU$9) | AU$16 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.09 (AU$1.67) | AU$4.40 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.87 (AU$5.94) | AU$10 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | AU$634 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.40 (AU$0.61) | AU$0.25 | + 150% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (AU$59) | AU$72 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.84 (AU$7) | AU$33 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,016 prices entered by 145 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ceuta (Spain) is 39% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,500 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$5,221 (€3,400) in Ceuta.
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