Cost of living in Gibraltar compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gibraltar is 23% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Gibraltar | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 ($14) | $19 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £11 ($13) | $10 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £5.17 ($6) | $5.95 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.42 ($1.75) | $1.09 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.32 ($2.86) | $4.92 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £0.52 ($0.64) | $4.81 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £8 ($10) | $7 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.02 ($1.26) | $4.70 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.70 ($2.10) | $2.55 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.20 ($1.48) | $3.06 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £16 ($20) | $16 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.00 ($2.47) | $2.74 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.72 ($0.89) | $3.08 | - 71% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Gibraltar is 23% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Gibraltar | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £3,500 ($4,321) | $3,012 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £2,263 ($2,795) | $2,224 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £200 ($247) | $219 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £2,011 ($2,483) | $1,967 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,395 ($1,722) | $1,475 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £150 ($185) | $147 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £50 ($62) | $64 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £450 ($556) | $284 | + 95% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £80 ($99) | $132 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.50 ($5.56) | $13 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $30 | - | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Gibraltar is 69% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Gibraltar | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £234 ($289) | $54 | + 431% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $44 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $93 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £22 ($27) | $120 | - 77% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Gibraltar is 21% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Gibraltar | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £28,000 ($34,572) | $27,658 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.06 ($1.31) | $1.06 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £40 ($49) | $83 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Gibraltar is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Gibraltar | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $8 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $20 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £43 ($53) | $137 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $8 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.54 ($3.13) | $4.91 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £5.00 ($6) | $6 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.25 ($2.78) | $4.81 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £2.00 ($2.47) | $2.19 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 ($11) | $27 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Gibraltar is 23% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Gibraltar | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 ($37) | $55 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $28 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £14 ($17) | $196 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £50 ($62) | $88 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 ($10) | $14 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.00 ($2.47) | $5.21 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £2.00 ($2.47) | $6 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $578 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £60 ($74) | $59 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £4.04 ($4.99) | $10 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21,970 prices entered by 2,848 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gibraltar is 6% cheaper than in United States
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