Cost of living in San Francisco, California, United States compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Francisco, California (United States) is 67% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (£10) | £4.63 | + 124% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (£5.66) | £4.93 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (£5.32) | £3.67 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.15 (£0.82) | £0.81 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.93 (£2.81) | £2.67 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (£4.57) | £1.31 | + 250% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (£7) | £5.00 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.79 (£3.42) | £2.07 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.35 (£2.39) | £1.14 | + 110% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.00 (£1.43) | £1.25 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (£11) | £6 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.25 (£1.60) | £2.25 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.30 (£2.36) | £1.00 | + 136% | |
| Housing | + 113% | |||
| Housing in San Francisco, California (United States) is 113% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $5,548 (£3,962) | £793 | + 399% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $4,090 (£2,921) | £1,510 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $176 (£126) | £159 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $3,034 (£2,167) | £1,458 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $2,118 (£1,512) | £397 | + 281% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $92 (£66) | £250 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (£33) | £23 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $388 (£277) | £320 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $135 (£97) | £85 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (£9) | £6.00 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (£18) | £11 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in San Francisco, California (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $55 (£39) | £71 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (£35) | £28 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (£71) | £46 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $155 (£111) | £72 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in San Francisco, California (United States) is 3% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,095 (£12,923) | £19,356 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.85 (£0.61) | £1.24 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $70 (£50) | £32 | + 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (£15) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in San Francisco, California (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (£5.85) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (£9) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $129 (£92) | £50 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (£4.63) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.81 (£2.72) | £1.02 | + 168% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (£4.96) | £1.60 | + 209% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.83 (£2.74) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.28 (£1.63) | £1.25 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $40 (£29) | £10 | + 188% | |
| 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 | $60 (£43) | £26 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (£17) | £12 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $200 (£143) | £33 | + 332% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (£57) | £56 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (£10) | £6 | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.78 (£2.70) | £3.25 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (£3.57) | £3.87 | - 8% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $431 (£308) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (£0.12) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $69 (£50) | £42 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (£4.78) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in San Francisco, California (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £4,191
($5,868)
in San Francisco, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£2,600
in Aberystwyth.
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