Cost of living in Tampa, Florida, United States vs Tarragona, Spain
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| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Tarragona (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (€12) | €13 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€6) | €7 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.70 (€3.06) | €3.45 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 (€0.83) | €0.81 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.54 (€2.10) | €2.45 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.04 (€3.34) | €1.86 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.25) | €6 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.48 (€2.88) | €1.79 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.76 (€1.45) | €1.09 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.87 (€2.37) | €0.77 | + 210% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€12) | €6 | + 99% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.19 (€1.81) | €1.63 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.98 (€1.63) | €0.94 | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Tarragona (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,982 (€1,640) | €872 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,258 (€1,041) | €569 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $164 (€135) | €150 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,371 (€1,134) | €576 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $955 (€790) | €395 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $155 (€128) | €100 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $55 (€46) | €34 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $338 (€280) | €417 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $159 (€132) | €143 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €6 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (€17) | €12 | + 45% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Tarragona (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (€38) | €71 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (€33) | €28 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (€77) | €81 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (€77) | €96 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Tampa, Florida (United States) is about the same as in Tarragona (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,262 (€20,075) | €23,376 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.60 (€0.50) | €1.25 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $57 (€47) | €36 | + 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (€12) | €13 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Tarragona (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (€5.04) | €4.43 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (€11) | €4.87 | + 128% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $103 (€85) | €60 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.79 (€4.79) | €4.29 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.13 (€2.59) | €2.27 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.95 (€3.27) | €2.86 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.31 (€2.74) | €1.29 | + 112% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.77 (€1.47) | €1.76 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (€18) | €13 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Tarragona (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (€41) | €29 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (€22) | €15 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $285 (€236) | €50 | + 371% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (€62) | €47 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (€10) | €8 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.16 (€4.27) | €1.97 | + 116% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.32 (€4.40) | €5.01 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $402 (€333) | €421 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.41 (€0.34) | €0.18 | + 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (€26) | €46 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (€5.72) | €4.92 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €3,142 ($3,797) in Tampa, Florida to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,500 in Tarragona.
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