- Cost of Living
- Gibraltar
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gibraltar compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gibraltar is 11% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 ($13) | $14 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £8 ($10) | $8 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £5.17 ($7) | $4.52 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.76 ($2.29) | $0.89 | + 158% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £5.67 ($7) | $3.19 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.10 ($2.73) | $3.98 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £7 ($10) | $6 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.67 ($2.16) | $3.33 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £2.70 ($3.51) | $1.61 | + 118% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.20 ($1.56) | $3.64 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 ($9) | $15 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.66 ($2.16) | $1.92 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £2.00 ($2.59) | $2.13 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Gibraltar is 41% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £2,600 ($3,377) | $2,046 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,650 ($2,143) | $1,576 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £295 ($383) | $177 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,650 ($2,143) | $1,584 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £1,000 ($1,299) | $1,128 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £170 ($221) | $119 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £55 ($71) | $48 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £699 ($908) | $328 | + 177% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £100 ($130) | $120 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £11 ($14) | $11 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £8 ($11) | $23 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Gibraltar is 2% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £37 ($48) | $47 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £43 ($55) | $45 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £40 ($52) | $86 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £40 ($52) | $115 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Gibraltar is 34% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £14,000 ($18,183) | $22,354 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.09 ($1.42) | $0.78 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £31 ($41) | $85 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Gibraltar is 32% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.00 ($2.60) | $7 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £2.50 ($3.25) | $18 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £50 ($65) | $111 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.48 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.14 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.25 ($2.92) | $3.47 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.87 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $21 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Gibraltar is 33% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £23 ($29) | $45 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15 ($19) | $25 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £14 ($18) | $174 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £45 ($58) | $79 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £10 ($12) | $12 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.00 ($3.90) | $4.89 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.25 ($4.22) | $5.95 | - 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £349 ($453) | $422 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.08 ($0.10) | $0.36 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £50 ($65) | $53 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £2.98 ($3.87) | $8 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 89,561 prices entered by 12,727 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gibraltar is about the same as in United States
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