Cost of living in Gibraltar compared to United States
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Food | + 40% | |||
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Food in Gibraltar is 40% more expensive than in United States | ||||
Gibraltar | United States | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £29 ($35) | $21 | + 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £11 ($13) | $12 | + 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £5.49 ($7) | $5.51 | + 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.68 ($2.03) | $1.08 | + 89% | |
12 eggs, large | £7 ($9) | $4.99 | + 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.47 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $7 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $3.78 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.67 ($2.03) | $1.98 | + 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $4.06 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $18 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £1.33 ($1.61) | $2.91 | - 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £4.00 ($4.86) | $2.60 | + 86% | |
Housing | + 19% | |||
Housing in Gibraltar is 19% more expensive than in United States | ||||
Gibraltar | United States | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,608 ($3,167) | $2,769 | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,881 ($2,284) | $2,038 | + 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £132 ($160) | $228 | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £2,600 ($3,157) | $2,066 | + 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,600 ($1,943) | $1,473 | + 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £234 ($284) | $168 | + 69% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £66 ($81) | $59 | + 36% | |
40” flat screen tv | £350 ($425) | $250 | + 70% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £80 ($97) | $149 | - 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.50 ($5.46) | $15 | - 63% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 ($12) | $34 | - 63% | |
Clothes | + 86% | |||
Clothes in Gibraltar is 86% more expensive than in United States | ||||
Gibraltar | United States | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £234 ($284) | $56 | + 409% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $51 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £90 ($109) | $106 | + 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £22 ($27) | $138 | - 81% | |
Transportation | - 24% | |||
Transportation in Gibraltar is 24% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Gibraltar | United States | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £28,000 ($33,998) | $30,320 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £0.96 ($1.17) | $0.93 | + 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £40 ($49) | $80 | - 39% | |
Personal Care | + 13% | |||
Personal Care in Gibraltar is 13% more expensive than in United States | ||||
Gibraltar | United States | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $10 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £5.00 ($6) | $22 | - 72% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £300 ($364) | $173 | + 111% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $9 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.54 ($3.08) | $5.28 | - 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £5.00 ($6) | $7 | - 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.25 ($2.73) | $5.01 | - 45% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £2.00 ($2.43) | $2.41 | + 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 ($15) | $30 | - 50% | |
Entertainment | - 46% | |||
Entertainment in Gibraltar is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Gibraltar | United States | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $61 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | $30 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £22 ($27) | $221 | - 88% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £50 ($61) | $104 | - 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £4.00 ($4.86) | $15 | - 67% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.00 ($3.64) | $6 | - 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.11 ($6) | $7 | - 16% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £535 ($649) | $489 | + 33% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.09 ($0.11) | $0.55 | - 80% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £30 ($36) | $64 | - 43% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £3.57 ($4.34) | $11 | - 59% | |
TOTAL | + 5% |

These prices were last updated on February 10, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gibraltar is 5% more expensive than in United States
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