Cost of living in Gibraltar compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gibraltar is 16% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Gibraltar | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 ($16) | $17 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £17 ($21) | $9 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £5.17 ($6) | $5.08 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.88 ($1.08) | $0.99 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.40 ($2.93) | $3.32 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £0.52 ($0.64) | $4.42 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £9 ($10) | $7 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.02 ($1.25) | $3.92 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.70 ($2.08) | $1.92 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.20 ($1.47) | $3.37 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 ($8) | $16 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.66 ($2.03) | $2.26 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.72 ($0.89) | $2.48 | - 64% | |
| Housing | + 147% | |||
| Housing in Gibraltar is 147% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Gibraltar | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £5,020 ($6,134) | $2,511 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £3,980 ($4,864) | $1,968 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £153 ($188) | $202 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £4,010 ($4,900) | $1,765 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £3,850 ($4,705) | $1,341 | + 251% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £306 ($374) | $137 | + 172% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | $56 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | $301 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £33 ($40) | $134 | - 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £33 ($40) | $12 | + 231% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $27 | - | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Gibraltar is 77% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Gibraltar | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £234 ($286) | $51 | + 461% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $46 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $92 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £22 ($27) | $119 | - 77% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Gibraltar is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Gibraltar | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £14,000 ($17,108) | $25,479 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.01 ($1.23) | $1.07 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £40 ($49) | $78 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Gibraltar is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Gibraltar | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $19 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £40 ($49) | $123 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.54 ($3.10) | $4.14 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £5.00 ($6) | $5.48 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.25 ($2.75) | $4.17 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £2.00 ($2.44) | $2.05 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 ($18) | $26 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Gibraltar is 29% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Gibraltar | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 ($37) | $49 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15 ($18) | $27 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £14 ($17) | $195 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £45 ($55) | $83 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 ($10) | $13 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.00 ($2.44) | $5.19 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.00 ($3.67) | $6 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $490 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.04 ($0.05) | $0.17 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £50 ($61) | $52 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £3.19 ($3.89) | $9 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,179 prices entered by 2,646 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
1.222
USD
/
GIP
Cost of living in Gibraltar is 39% more expensive than in United States
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