Cost of living
Almeria compared to Cartagena (Spain)
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Overview comparison
AlmeriaCartagena (Spain)
Consumer prices in Almeria are roughly 33% higher than in Cartagena (Spain).
Cost of living
| Item | Almeria | Cartagena (Spain) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,353 | 1,031 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,357 | 2,708 |
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| Without rent one person | 614 | 418 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,875 | 1,796 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 600.34 | 645.83 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,066.95 | 864.74 |
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| Food person | 369 | 357 |
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| Food family | 966 | 976 |
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| Transport person | 85.46 | 44.31 |
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| Transport family | 283.7 | 113.17 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.04 years | 69.24 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Almeria | Cartagena (Spain) |
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| Lunch Menu | 14.64 | 14.7 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 31.26 | 47.05 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.8 | 7.96 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.89 | 2.65 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.14 | 1.77 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.91 | 2.44 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Almeria | Cartagena (Spain) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 813.4 | 531.18 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 689.41 | 489.63 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,490.08 | 739.55 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 891.46 | 675.78 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 87.29 | 83.65 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 121.33 | 154.05 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 31.89 | 26.66 |
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Transportation
| Item | Almeria | Cartagena (Spain) |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.13 | 3.66 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,577 | 1,777 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,817 | 1,703 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.56 | 1.27 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 41.26% | 10.52% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.25 | 15.8 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.16 | 1.63 |
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Groceries
| Item | Almeria | Cartagena (Spain) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.35 | 0.93 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.22 | 0.88 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.27 | 3.21 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.92 | 9.7 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.41 | 6.72 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.38 | 11.31 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.29 | 1.61 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 | 0.32 |
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Other
| Item | Almeria | Cartagena (Spain) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 35.99 | 38.85 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.73 | 9 |
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| Doctors visit | 72.06 | 52.88 |
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| Haircut, simple | 16.22 | 8.57 |
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| Brand Jeans | 85.44 | 42.38 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 96.19 | 45.19 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 347.91 | 450.52 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,759 | 2,610 |
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