Cost of living in Paris (France) is 87% more expensive than in Almería (Spain)
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| Food | + 73% | |||
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| Food in Paris (France) is 73% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
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| Paris | Almería | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 | €14 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 | €8 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 | €3.25 | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.68 | €0.75 | + 124% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.64 | €2.13 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.41 | €2.01 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 | €5.55 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.38 | €1.68 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.10 | €1.17 | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.65 | €1.11 | + 138% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 | €7 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.21 | €1.75 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 | €0.60 | + 104% | |
| Housing | + 150% | |||
| Housing in Paris (France) is 150% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
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| Paris | Almería | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,570 | €817 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,023 | €557 | + 263% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €169 | €86 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,524 | €452 | + 237% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,175 | €342 | + 244% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 | €70 | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 | €29 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €329 | €348 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €141 | €84 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €5.49 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 | €10 | + 55% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Paris (France) is 15% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 | €80 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 | €32 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €109 | €75 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €134 | €88 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 97% | |||
| Transportation in Paris (France) is 97% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
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| Paris | Almería | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,315 | €20,344 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.09 | €1.52 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €78 | €25 | + 213% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 | €18 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Paris (France) is 21% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
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| Paris | Almería | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.92 | €7 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 | €6 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 | €59 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.48 | €4.36 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.41 | €2.32 | + 133% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.57 | €2.57 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.47 | €1.36 | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.18 | €2.05 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 | €10 | + 105% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Paris (France) is 58% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
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| Paris | Almería | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €53 | €25 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 | €12 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €132 | €45 | + 194% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €74 | €37 | + 98% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 | €7 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.51 | €1.65 | + 173% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 | €5.91 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €473 | €414 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 | €0.15 | + 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 | €42 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 | €5.35 | + 72% | |
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TOTAL | + 87% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 557 prices entered by 110 different people.
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