Cost of living in Irvine is 53% higher than in Murcia (without rent).
Rent in Irvine is 251% more expensive than in Murcia.
Cost of living including rent in Irvine is 155% higher than in Murcia.
Food in Irvine is 58% more expensive than in Murcia.
Transport in Irvine is 32% more expensive than in Murcia.
| Irvine | Murcia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Irvine | Murcia | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.9 $ | 14.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 79.9 $ | 44.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.91 $ | 9.36 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.07 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.34 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.63 $ | 1.97 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.48 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.46 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.98 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.5 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.4 $ | 8.16 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.1 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.65 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.79 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.5 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.35 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.32 $ | 0.41 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.99 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.4 $ | 3.73 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.04 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.53 $ | 6.06 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.01 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 74.5 $ | 33 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.34 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 23.8 $ | 11 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 123 $ | 62.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.07 $ | 6.95 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.97 $ | 3.06 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.65 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.18 $ | 1.6 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
111 $ | 77.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
170 $ | 119 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
60.3 $ | 29.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,925 $ | 477 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 3,470 $ | 838 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 2,175 $ | 611 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 4,147 $ | 1,122 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 8,178 $ | 4,620 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 8,062 $ | 1,664 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 6,255 $ | 1,436 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.51 % | 3.59 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 73.4 $ | 46.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 16.6 $ | 8.36 $ |
| Haircut | 21.6 $ | 12 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 87.7 $ | 92.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 53.4 $ | 60.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,798 $ | 386 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 26,352 $ | 9,317 $ |