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| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Almería (Spain) is 46% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 ($13) | $15 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $8 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.13 ($3.47) | $4.77 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 ($1.11) | $0.87 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.12 ($2.36) | $3.00 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.46 ($1.62) | $4.25 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.26 ($5.84) | $7 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.73 ($1.92) | $3.73 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.92 ($1.02) | $1.81 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.58 ($0.64) | $7 | - 91% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.51 ($6) | $15 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.57 ($1.74) | $2.08 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.60 ($0.67) | $2.16 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Almería (Spain) is 58% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €713 ($791) | $1,975 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €485 ($538) | $1,659 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €99 ($110) | $199 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €466 ($517) | $1,651 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €332 ($368) | $1,182 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €69 ($77) | $135 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €28 ($31) | $43 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €394 ($437) | $318 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 ($84) | $151 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 ($10) | $9 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($11) | $23 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Almería (Spain) is 24% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €77 ($86) | $50 | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €27 ($30) | $51 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 ($70) | $93 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €81 ($90) | $138 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Almería (Spain) is 41% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,144 ($22,345) | $22,415 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 ($1.41) | $0.87 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 ($32) | $94 | - 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 ($18) | $23 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Almería (Spain) is 45% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 ($9) | $7 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 ($11) | $24 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €57 ($64) | $171 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.63 ($5.13) | $8 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.78 ($3.08) | $3.54 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.89 ($3.20) | $4.68 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.31 ($1.46) | $3.12 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.93 ($2.14) | $2.16 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 ($12) | $24 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Almería (Spain) is 32% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 ($30) | $42 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 ($13) | $25 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 ($49) | $162 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 ($51) | $88 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 ($8) | $11 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.95 ($2.16) | $4.63 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 ($7) | $5.54 | + 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €437 ($485) | $415 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 ($0.18) | $0.33 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 ($33) | $54 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.42 ($4.90) | $7 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
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These prices were last updated on December 11, 2019.
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Cost of living in Almería (Spain) is 46% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $5,900 in Portland, Oregon you would need to make just about $3,209 (€2,893) in Almería.
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