Cost of living in San Francisco, California, United States compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Francisco, California (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (£11) | £5.25 | + 105% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (£5.65) | £5.00 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (£4.77) | £3.39 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.16 (£0.86) | £0.73 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.93 (£2.91) | £2.69 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.66 (£4.19) | £1.31 | + 221% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $11 (£8) | £3.00 | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.42 (£3.27) | £1.80 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.02 (£2.24) | £1.14 | + 96% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.00 (£1.48) | £0.99 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (£11) | £6 | + 84% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.21 (£1.64) | £2.20 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.31 (£1.71) | £0.95 | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 157% | |||
| Housing in San Francisco, California (United States) is 157% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $5,548 (£4,110) | £723 | + 468% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $4,090 (£3,030) | £1,510 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $154 (£114) | £311 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $3,034 (£2,248) | £575 | + 291% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $2,118 (£1,569) | £397 | + 295% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $92 (£68) | £250 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (£34) | £23 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $388 (£287) | £320 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $130 (£96) | £85 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (£7) | £6.00 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (£19) | £12 | + 59% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in San Francisco, California (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $55 (£40) | £71 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (£36) | £28 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $104 (£77) | £46 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $138 (£102) | £72 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in San Francisco, California (United States) is 1% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,095 (£13,408) | £19,356 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.80 (£0.59) | £1.29 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $70 (£52) | £35 | + 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (£14) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in San Francisco, California (United States) is 79% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (£5.88) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (£13) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $126 (£93) | £50 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (£5.26) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.84 (£2.85) | £1.02 | + 181% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (£5.24) | £1.60 | + 227% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.22 (£2.38) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.28 (£1.69) | £1.25 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $43 (£32) | £10 | + 218% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in San Francisco, California (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 (£40) | £26 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (£18) | £12 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $227 (£168) | £33 | + 409% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (£59) | £56 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (£10) | £6 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.78 (£2.80) | £3.25 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (£3.70) | £3.87 | - 4% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $545 (£404) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (£0.13) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $69 (£51) | £42 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (£4.96) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
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These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in San Francisco, California (United States) is 72% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £3,621
($4,887)
in San Francisco, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£2,100
in Aberystwyth.
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