Cost of living in Cartagena, Spain (Spain) is 19% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain)
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| Food | - 25% | |||
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| Food in Cartagena, Spain (Spain) is 25% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Cartagena, Spain | Alicante | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 | €19 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 | €11 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.34 | €4.03 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.90 | €0.98 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.18 | €2.81 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.44 | €2.19 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €8 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.95 | €1.91 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.85 | €1.25 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.65 | €1.07 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 | €7 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.56 | €1.96 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.76 | €1.18 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Cartagena, Spain (Spain) is 17% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Cartagena, Spain | Alicante | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €789 | €1,186 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €581 | €862 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €124 | €115 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €570 | €816 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €413 | €577 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 | €64 | + 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 | €23 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €355 | €332 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €63 | €96 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.94 | €6 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 | €11 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Cartagena, Spain (Spain) is about the same as in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Cartagena, Spain | Alicante | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 | €61 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 | €35 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €64 | €76 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €72 | €56 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Cartagena, Spain (Spain) is 16% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Cartagena, Spain | Alicante | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,768 | €23,580 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 | €1.49 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €18 | €25 | - 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 | €22 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Cartagena, Spain (Spain) is 11% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Cartagena, Spain | Alicante | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €4.00 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.04 | €4.89 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 | €56 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.76 | €3.75 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.77 | €2.89 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €2.89 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €2.13 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | €2.01 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 | €15 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Cartagena, Spain (Spain) is 28% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Cartagena, Spain | Alicante | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 | €37 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 | €14 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €53 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 | €47 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 | €8 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.16 | €2.55 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.70 | €3.65 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €373 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 | €0.32 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 | €55 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.74 | €5.50 | - 14% | |
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TOTAL | - 19% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 295 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 12, 2025.
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