Cost of living in San Francisco, California, United States compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Francisco, California (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (£11) | £5.56 | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (£5.83) | £5.33 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (£4.88) | £3.39 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.15 (£0.88) | £0.73 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.93 (£3.02) | £2.69 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.72 (£4.39) | £1.31 | + 237% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $11 (£8) | £3.00 | + 183% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.35 (£3.34) | £1.80 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.02 (£2.32) | £1.14 | + 103% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.00 (£1.54) | £0.99 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (£12) | £6 | + 91% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.24 (£1.72) | £2.20 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (£1.65) | £0.95 | + 74% | |
| Housing | + 146% | |||
| Housing in San Francisco, California (United States) is 146% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $5,548 (£4,258) | £1,238 | + 244% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $4,090 (£3,139) | £1,048 | + 200% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $146 (£112) | £272 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $3,034 (£2,328) | £600 | + 288% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $2,118 (£1,626) | £450 | + 261% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $95 (£73) | £250 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (£35) | £23 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $383 (£294) | £359 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $127 (£98) | £85 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (£8) | £6.00 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (£18) | £12 | + 52% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in San Francisco, California (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $55 (£42) | £71 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (£37) | £28 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $104 (£80) | £46 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $137 (£105) | £72 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in San Francisco, California (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,095 (£13,888) | £19,773 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.80 (£0.61) | £1.32 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $70 (£54) | £35 | + 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (£14) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in San Francisco, California (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (£7) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (£13) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $126 (£97) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (£5.01) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.67 (£2.81) | £1.02 | + 177% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (£5.43) | £1.60 | + 239% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (£2.30) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.34 (£1.80) | £1.25 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $39 (£30) | £10 | + 198% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in San Francisco, California (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (£40) | £26 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (£18) | £12 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $237 (£182) | £33 | + 450% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (£61) | £56 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (£10) | £6 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.78 (£2.90) | £3.25 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (£3.84) | £3.87 | - 1% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $135 (£104) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (£0.13) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $69 (£53) | £42 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (£5.14) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
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These prices were last updated on July 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in San Francisco, California (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £5,820
($7,582)
in San Francisco, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£3,400
in Aberystwyth.
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