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 | $11 (£9) | £5.56 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (£6.00) | £5.33 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.72 (£2.89) | £3.39 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (£0.73) | £0.73 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.03 (£2.35) | £2.69 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.92 (£2.27) | £1.31 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.38 (£4.18) | £3.00 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.56 (£1.99) | £1.80 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.22 (£0.94) | £1.14 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.27 (£1.76) | £0.99 | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (£11) | £6 | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.81 (£1.40) | £2.20 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.51 (£1.17) | £0.95 | + 24% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Fresno, California (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,490 (£1,157) | £1,238 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,150 (£893) | £1,048 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $149 (£116) | £272 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,150 (£894) | £600 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $827 (£642) | £450 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $107 (£83) | £250 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $44 (£34) | £23 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $390 (£303) | £359 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $94 (£73) | £85 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (£7) | £6.00 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (£10) | £12 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Fresno, California (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $37 (£29) | £71 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $31 (£24) | £28 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $68 (£53) | £46 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $110 (£86) | £72 | + 20% | |
| 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 | $20,307 (£15,773) | £19,773 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (£0.58) | £1.32 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $33 (£26) | £35 | - 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Fresno, California (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (£5.06) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $40 (£31) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $135 (£105) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.98 (£4.64) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.52 (£2.73) | £1.02 | + 169% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.19 (£4.03) | £1.60 | + 151% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.06 (£2.37) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.88 (£1.46) | £1.25 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (£13) | £10 | + 32% | |
| 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 (£29) | £26 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (£21) | £12 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $145 (£112) | £33 | + 240% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $62 (£48) | £56 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (£6) | £6 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.42 (£3.43) | £3.25 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.36 (£3.39) | £3.87 | - 13% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $185 (£143) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.81 (£0.63) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $41 (£32) | £42 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.90 (£4.59) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
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These prices were last updated on August 09, 2017.
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Cost of living in Fresno, California (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,900
in Aberystwyth
you would need to make just about £3,717
($4,786)
in Fresno, California.
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