Cost of living in Gibraltar compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gibraltar is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 ($14) | $15 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6.00 ($8) | $8 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £5.17 ($7) | $4.25 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.76 ($2.44) | $0.88 | + 176% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.00 ($4.15) | $2.94 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.10 ($2.91) | $4.12 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £7 ($10) | $6 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.67 ($2.31) | $3.29 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £2.70 ($3.74) | $1.68 | + 123% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.20 ($1.66) | $3.29 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 ($9) | $14 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.66 ($2.30) | $1.99 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.72 ($1.00) | $2.06 | - 51% | |
| Housing | + 186% | |||
| Housing in Gibraltar is 186% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £5,020 ($6,946) | $2,211 | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £3,980 ($5,507) | $1,555 | + 254% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £240 ($332) | $178 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £4,010 ($5,548) | $1,544 | + 259% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £3,850 ($5,327) | $1,121 | + 375% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £221 ($305) | $113 | + 171% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £40 ($55) | $50 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | $270 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £100 ($138) | $128 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £11 ($15) | $11 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £14 ($20) | $22 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Gibraltar is 14% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £40 ($55) | $47 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £43 ($59) | $43 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £40 ($55) | $87 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £40 ($55) | $108 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Gibraltar is 13% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £14,000 ($19,371) | $23,606 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.00 ($1.38) | $0.64 | + 115% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £40 ($55) | $74 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Gibraltar is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $16 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $112 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.54 ($3.51) | $3.46 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £5.00 ($7) | $4.96 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.25 ($3.11) | $3.66 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £2.00 ($2.77) | $1.81 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 ($21) | $22 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Gibraltar is 35% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 ($42) | $46 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15 ($21) | $25 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £14 ($19) | $206 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £45 ($62) | $80 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 ($11) | $12 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.00 ($2.77) | $5.06 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.00 ($4.15) | $5.84 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £246 ($340) | $421 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.04 ($0.06) | $0.51 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £50 ($69) | $49 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £2.93 ($4.05) | $8 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 32,147 prices entered by 4,212 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gibraltar is 62% more expensive than in United States
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