Cost of living in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 76% more expensive than in Almería (Spain)
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| Food | + 34% | |||
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| Food in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
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| Newark, New Jersey | Almería | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (€14) | €14 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (€9) | €8 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.93 (€4.65) | €3.09 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (€1.01) | €0.79 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (€2.84) | €2.36 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.47 (€3.28) | €1.78 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.96 (€4.69) | €6 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.11 (€2.93) | €1.56 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.07 (€1.01) | €1.16 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.89 (€1.78) | €0.81 | + 120% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (€14) | €6 | + 126% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (€1.86) | €1.67 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.07 (€1.96) | €0.73 | + 170% | |
| Housing | + 145% | |||
| Housing in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 145% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,088 (€1,973) | €724 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,519 (€1,435) | €546 | + 163% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $209 (€197) | €94 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,559 (€1,473) | €467 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,206 (€1,140) | €351 | + 225% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $148 (€139) | €74 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $57 (€54) | €29 | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $419 (€396) | €348 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (€94) | €84 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (€15) | €5.49 | + 166% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (€15) | €10 | + 47% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $44 (€42) | €80 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $36 (€34) | €32 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 (€73) | €75 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $102 (€97) | €88 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 97% | |||
| Transportation in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 97% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,165 (€20,937) | €20,873 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.84 (€0.79) | €1.58 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (€80) | €25 | + 215% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $56 (€53) | €18 | + 189% | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 99% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (€9) | €7 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (€19) | €6 | + 199% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $124 (€117) | €59 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (€9) | €4.36 | + 114% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.45 (€3.26) | €2.32 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.59 (€5.28) | €2.57 | + 106% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.14 (€4.86) | €1.36 | + 257% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.80 (€1.70) | €2.05 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (€22) | €10 | + 107% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
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| Newark, New Jersey | Almería | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 (€52) | €25 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (€25) | €12 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $155 (€146) | €45 | + 227% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (€69) | €33 | + 106% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (€10) | €7 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.12 (€3.89) | €1.65 | + 136% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.31 (€5.02) | €5.85 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $430 (€407) | €508 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (€0.09) | €0.15 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (€35) | €39 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (€9) | €5.42 | + 70% | |
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TOTAL | + 76% | ||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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