Cost of living in Almería, Spain vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Almería (Spain) is 15% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (£11) | £10 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £6 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.33 (£2.87) | £3.36 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.80 (£0.69) | £1.01 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.69 (£1.45) | £2.86 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.92 (£1.65) | £1.28 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.29 (£4.56) | £5.47 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.73 (£1.49) | £1.94 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.05 (£0.90) | £0.85 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.63 (£0.54) | £1.71 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (£6) | £8 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.73 (£1.49) | £1.78 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.59 (£0.51) | £0.90 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Almería (Spain) is 45% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €808 (£695) | £1,801 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €499 (£429) | £1,197 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €92 (£79) | £138 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €565 (£486) | £981 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €361 (£311) | £609 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €76 (£65) | £131 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (£27) | £17 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €351 (£302) | £331 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 (£65) | £66 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (£6) | £5.73 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (£9) | £11 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Almería (Spain) is 16% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (£67) | £81 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (£23) | £29 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €74 (£64) | £67 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €83 (£71) | £63 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Almería (Spain) is 30% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,348 (£16,649) | £17,216 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.24 (£1.06) | £1.21 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (£25) | £52 | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (£17) | £13 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Almería (Spain) is 8% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (£7) | £3.90 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (£7) | £7 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (£52) | £80 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.59 (£3.95) | £3.07 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.66 (£2.29) | £1.41 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.66 (£2.29) | £3.30 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (£1.17) | £1.51 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.84 (£1.58) | £1.20 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (£9) | £12 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Almería (Spain) is 23% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (£25) | £32 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (£11) | £23 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 (£38) | £89 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 (£38) | £51 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (£6) | £7 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.91 (£1.65) | £3.62 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (£5.67) | £4.40 | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €437 (£376) | £401 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (£0.13) | £0.17 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (£28) | £27 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.77 (£4.11) | £9 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 324 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Almería (Spain) is 30% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,900 in Southampton you would need to make just about £4,159 (€4,833) in Almería.
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