Cost of living in Gibraltar compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gibraltar is 9% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 ($13) | $14 | - 11% | |
| 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) | $4.32 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.76 ($2.28) | $0.88 | + 160% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.00 ($3.88) | $3.00 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.10 ($2.71) | $4.08 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £7 ($10) | $6 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.67 ($2.15) | $3.39 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £2.70 ($3.49) | $1.74 | + 101% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.20 ($1.55) | $3.21 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 ($9) | $15 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.66 ($2.15) | $1.92 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.72 ($0.94) | $2.07 | - 55% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Gibraltar is 28% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,500 ($3,231) | $2,231 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £2,000 ($2,585) | $1,605 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £295 ($381) | $179 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,200 ($1,551) | $1,614 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,000 ($1,292) | $1,141 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £170 ($220) | $117 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £40 ($52) | $48 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £699 ($903) | $300 | + 201% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £100 ($129) | $121 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £11 ($14) | $11 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 ($13) | $22 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Gibraltar is 6% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £40 ($52) | $49 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £43 ($55) | $44 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £40 ($52) | $87 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £40 ($52) | $114 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Gibraltar is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £14,000 ($18,094) | $22,993 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.01 ($1.31) | $0.77 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $79 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Gibraltar is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.00 ($2.58) | $7 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £2.50 ($3.23) | $20 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £50 ($65) | $110 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.50 ($3.23) | $3.51 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £5.00 ($6) | $5.02 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.25 ($2.91) | $3.54 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £2.00 ($2.58) | $1.85 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 ($19) | $22 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Gibraltar is 27% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 ($39) | $45 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15 ($19) | $25 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £14 ($18) | $221 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £45 ($58) | $75 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 ($10) | $12 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.00 ($2.58) | $4.81 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.00 ($3.88) | $5.82 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £246 ($318) | $405 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.08 ($0.10) | $0.19 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £50 ($65) | $54 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £2.80 ($3.61) | $8 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 50,922 prices entered by 6,452 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gibraltar is about the same as in United States
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