Alicante, Spain is Very affordable overall. Monthly costs are about $1360 for one person and $3032 for a family of four, including rent.
Alicante is 31% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Alicante is 60% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Alicante is, on average, 70% lower than in New York City.
Alicante is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
Rent and utilities significantly influence the overall cost, making it challenging for those without substantial income.
Food costs are 29% lower than the European benchmark, making it quite affordable.
Public transport is 45% lower than the European benchmark, offering great value for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 14.3 $ |
| Dinner | 46.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.75 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.99 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.11 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.2 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.4 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.64 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.31 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.57 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.09 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.27 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.48 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.07 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.44 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.45 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.02 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.64 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 1.66 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 27.7 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.79 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.4 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 67.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.96 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.11 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.25 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.21 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 73 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 112 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 30.8 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 650 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 936 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 837 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,375 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,892 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,531 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,743 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.61% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 45.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.18 $ |
| Haircut | 13.6 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 91.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 52.3 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 686 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,220 $ |