Cost of living in London (United Kingdom) is 59% more expensive than in Boise, Idaho (United States)
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| Food | - 11% | |||
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| Food in London (United Kingdom) is 11% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| London | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £16 ($21) | $21 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 ($10) | $14 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.00 ($5.27) | $4.83 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.17 ($1.54) | $0.76 | + 102% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.83 ($5.04) | $3.45 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.22 ($2.93) | $3.74 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.96 ($7) | $5.91 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.78 ($2.35) | $4.13 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.78 ($1.03) | $1.14 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.92 ($2.53) | $5.89 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 ($13) | $18 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.27 ($2.98) | $2.20 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.10 ($1.45) | $1.75 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 61% more expensive than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| London | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £4,247 ($5,595) | $2,580 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £3,185 ($4,197) | $1,975 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £157 ($206) | $209 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £2,484 ($3,273) | $1,647 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,771 ($2,334) | $1,665 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £140 ($184) | $146 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £28 ($37) | $57 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £275 ($362) | $359 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £96 ($126) | $207 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.05 ($7) | $16 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £14 ($18) | $29 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 12% more expensive than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| London | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £78 ($102) | $71 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £36 ($48) | $43 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £88 ($116) | $107 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £100 ($131) | $181 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 261% | |||
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 261% more expensive than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £29,895 ($39,390) | $33,363 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.43 ($1.88) | $0.86 | + 118% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £177 ($233) | $39 | + 501% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £23 ($31) | $26 | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 48% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| London | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.53 ($3.33) | $7 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 ($11) | $12 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £55 ($73) | $239 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.37 ($5.76) | $10 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.12 ($2.80) | $5.30 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.40 ($5.80) | $5.97 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.20 ($2.90) | $4.28 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.82 ($2.40) | $1.89 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 ($20) | $25 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 8% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| London | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £38 ($51) | $59 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £27 ($35) | $27 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £111 ($146) | $242 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £75 ($99) | $83 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £12 ($15) | $11 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.55 ($4.68) | $7 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £6 ($9) | $6 | + 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £436 ($574) | $441 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 ($0.20) | $0.52 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £48 ($63) | $56 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £15 ($20) | $7 | + 207% | |
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TOTAL | + 59% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,598 prices entered by 242 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 08, 2024.
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