Cost of living in Fresno, California, United States compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fresno, California (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (£9) | £5.25 | + 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (£5.81) | £5.00 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.94 (£2.99) | £3.39 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (£0.73) | £0.73 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.51 (£2.66) | £2.69 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.71 (£2.05) | £1.31 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.70 (£4.32) | £3.00 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.81 (£2.13) | £1.80 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.39 (£1.06) | £1.14 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.27 (£1.72) | £0.99 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (£11) | £6 | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.99 (£1.51) | £2.20 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.79 (£1.36) | £0.95 | + 44% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Fresno, California (United States) is 2% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,470 (£1,114) | £723 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,150 (£872) | £1,510 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $152 (£116) | £311 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,089 (£825) | £575 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $801 (£607) | £397 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $94 (£72) | £250 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $45 (£34) | £23 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $372 (£282) | £320 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $93 (£71) | £85 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (£7) | £6.00 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (£10) | £12 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Fresno, California (United States) is 23% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $40 (£30) | £71 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $29 (£22) | £28 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $70 (£53) | £46 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (£81) | £72 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Fresno, California (United States) is 29% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,318 (£15,403) | £19,356 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 (£0.62) | £1.29 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $34 (£26) | £35 | - 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (£15) | - | - | |
| 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 (£4.94) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $39 (£29) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $118 (£90) | £50 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (£4.64) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.36 (£2.55) | £1.02 | + 151% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.25 (£3.98) | £1.60 | + 148% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.98 (£2.26) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.75 (£1.33) | £1.25 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (£14) | £10 | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Fresno, California (United States) is 1% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (£30) | £26 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (£20) | £12 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $147 (£112) | £33 | + 238% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $57 (£43) | £56 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (£7) | £6 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.51 (£3.42) | £3.25 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.54 (£3.44) | £3.87 | - 11% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $596 (£452) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.81 (£0.61) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $41 (£31) | £42 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (£5.15) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
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These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Fresno, California (United States) is about the same as in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£2,100
in Aberystwyth
you would need to make just about £2,072
($2,733)
in Fresno, California.
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