Cost of living in Pamplona (Spain) is 16% more expensive than in Almería (Spain)
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| Food | + 24% | |||
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| Food in Pamplona (Spain) is 24% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
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| Pamplona | Almería | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €23 | €16 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 | €10 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.41 | €3.67 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 | €1.02 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.15 | €2.42 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.94 | €2.15 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 | €7 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.24 | €2.00 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 | €1.45 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.10 | €0.97 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €7 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 | €2.51 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 | €0.79 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Pamplona (Spain) is 31% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
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| Pamplona | Almería | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,131 | €1,016 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €870 | €650 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €110 | €94 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €827 | €490 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €650 | €421 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €84 | €73 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 | €20 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €336 | €342 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €89 | €77 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €4.72 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 | €10 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Pamplona (Spain) is 17% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
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| Pamplona | Almería | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 | €86 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 | €30 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 | €78 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 | €75 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Pamplona (Spain) is about the same as in Almería (Spain) | ||||
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| Pamplona | Almería | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,970 | €22,544 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 | €1.53 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 | €24 | + 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 | €33 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Pamplona (Spain) is 24% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
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| Pamplona | Almería | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 | €9 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 | €7 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €85 | €70 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.98 | €4.36 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.36 | €2.24 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.34 | €2.21 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 | €1.30 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.64 | €2.16 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 | €13 | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Pamplona (Spain) is 6% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
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| Pamplona | Almería | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 | €28 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 | €13 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 | €45 | + 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 | €44 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 | €7 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.17 | €1.98 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.83 | €6 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €451 | €407 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 | €0.15 | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 | €46 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.19 | €5.52 | - 6% | |
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TOTAL | + 16% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 231 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2025.
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