Cost of living in Fresno, California, United States compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fresno, California (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (£8) | £4.63 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (£5.59) | £4.93 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.29 (£3.06) | £3.67 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.95 (£0.67) | £0.81 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.04 (£2.88) | £2.67 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.69 (£1.92) | £1.31 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.50 (£3.92) | £5.00 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.81 (£2.00) | £2.07 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.22 (£0.87) | £1.14 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.27 (£1.61) | £1.25 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (£10) | £6 | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.04 (£1.45) | £2.25 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.91 (£1.36) | £1.00 | + 36% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Fresno, California (United States) is 18% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,501 (£1,068) | £793 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,150 (£819) | £1,510 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (£127) | £159 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,089 (£775) | £1,458 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $801 (£570) | £397 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $94 (£67) | £250 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $45 (£32) | £23 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $381 (£271) | £320 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $101 (£72) | £85 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (£8) | £6.00 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (£10) | £11 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Fresno, California (United States) is 25% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (£30) | £71 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $31 (£22) | £28 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $70 (£50) | £46 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (£76) | £72 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Fresno, California (United States) is 27% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,179 (£15,079) | £19,356 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.83 (£0.59) | £1.24 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $35 (£25) | £32 | - 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (£14) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Fresno, California (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (£5.19) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $35 (£25) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $130 (£93) | £50 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (£4.36) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.36 (£2.39) | £1.02 | + 135% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.25 (£3.73) | £1.60 | + 133% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.24 (£2.30) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.75 (£1.24) | £1.25 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (£13) | £10 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Fresno, California (United States) is 1% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (£30) | £26 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (£19) | £12 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $147 (£105) | £33 | + 217% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $59 (£42) | £56 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (£6) | £6 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.51 (£3.21) | £3.25 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.54 (£3.23) | £3.87 | - 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $432 (£308) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.57 (£0.41) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $42 (£30) | £42 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (£4.84) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Fresno, California (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£2,600
in Aberystwyth
you would need to make just about £2,393
($3,362)
in Fresno, California.
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