- 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 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £8 ($10) | $8 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £5.17 ($7) | $4.57 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.76 ($2.26) | $0.89 | + 153% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £5.67 ($7) | $3.17 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.10 ($2.69) | $4.04 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £7 ($9) | $6 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.67 ($2.14) | $3.33 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £2.70 ($3.46) | $1.59 | + 118% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.20 ($1.54) | $3.38 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 ($9) | $15 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.66 ($2.13) | $1.92 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £2.00 ($2.56) | $2.12 | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Gibraltar is 55% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £3,434 ($4,403) | $2,036 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,650 ($2,115) | $1,572 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £295 ($378) | $178 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,650 ($2,115) | $1,573 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £1,000 ($1,282) | $1,125 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £170 ($218) | $123 | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £55 ($70) | $48 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £699 ($896) | $334 | + 168% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £100 ($128) | $118 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £11 ($14) | $11 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £8 ($11) | $22 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Gibraltar is 2% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £37 ($47) | $47 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £43 ($54) | $45 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £40 ($51) | $85 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £40 ($51) | $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 ($17,949) | $22,261 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.09 ($1.40) | $0.77 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £31 ($40) | $85 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Gibraltar is 34% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.00 ($2.56) | $7 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £2.50 ($3.21) | $19 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £50 ($64) | $111 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.51 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.09 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.25 ($2.88) | $3.44 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.86 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $21 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Gibraltar is 32% 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 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £14 ($18) | $173 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £45 ($58) | $79 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £10 ($12) | $12 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.00 ($3.85) | $4.87 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.25 ($4.17) | $5.88 | - 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £349 ($447) | $427 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.08 ($0.10) | $0.34 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £50 ($65) | $53 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £2.98 ($3.82) | $8 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 92,736 prices entered by 13,647 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gibraltar is 6% more expensive than in United States
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