Cost of living in Fresno, California, United States compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fresno, California (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (£9) | £5.56 | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (£5.79) | £5.33 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.61 (£2.84) | £3.39 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (£0.72) | £0.73 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.29 (£2.60) | £2.69 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.91 (£2.29) | £1.31 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.12 (£4.04) | £3.00 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.70 (£2.13) | £1.80 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.07 (£0.84) | £1.14 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.26 (£1.78) | £0.99 | + 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (£10) | £6 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.55 (£1.22) | £2.20 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.48 (£1.16) | £0.95 | + 23% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Fresno, California (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,553 (£1,225) | £1,238 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,007 (£794) | £1,048 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $112 (£89) | £272 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,056 (£833) | £600 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $771 (£608) | £450 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $98 (£78) | £250 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (£34) | £23 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $364 (£287) | £359 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $89 (£70) | £85 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (£8) | £6.00 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (£9) | £12 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Fresno, California (United States) is 19% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $34 (£27) | £71 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $29 (£23) | £28 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $67 (£53) | £46 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $112 (£88) | £72 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Fresno, California (United States) is 30% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,244 (£15,971) | £19,773 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (£0.56) | £1.32 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $32 (£25) | £35 | - 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Fresno, California (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (£5.99) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $47 (£37) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $125 (£98) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.73 (£4.52) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.41 (£2.69) | £1.02 | + 165% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.79 (£3.78) | £1.60 | + 135% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.96 (£2.34) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.90 (£1.50) | £1.25 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (£12) | £10 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Fresno, California (United States) is 2% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (£30) | £26 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (£21) | £12 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $133 (£105) | £33 | + 217% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (£48) | £56 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (£7) | £6 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.35 (£3.43) | £3.25 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.39 (£3.46) | £3.87 | - 10% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $176 (£139) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.81 (£0.64) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (£31) | £42 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.64 (£4.45) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Fresno, California (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,000
in Aberystwyth
you would need to make just about £3,774
($4,784)
in Fresno, California.
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