Cost of living in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 26% cheaper than in Maui (United States)
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| Food | - 58% | |||
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| Food in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 58% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
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| Cambridge | Maui | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 ($15) | $27 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 ($9) | $13 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.84 ($4.70) | $8 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.07 ($1.31) | $2.32 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.00 ($3.68) | $8 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.94 ($2.37) | $8 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.82 ($4.68) | $12 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.15 ($2.63) | $7 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.56 ($0.69) | $3.71 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.53 ($1.87) | $9 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 ($10) | $18 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.00 ($2.45) | $4.81 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.72 ($0.89) | $4.69 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 12% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
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| Cambridge | Maui | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,918 ($3,574) | $3,520 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,933 ($2,367) | $2,993 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £210 ($257) | $310 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £2,206 ($2,701) | $3,059 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £2,550 ($3,122) | $2,090 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £114 ($139) | $199 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £25 ($31) | $71 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £319 ($391) | $349 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £73 ($90) | $150 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 ($9) | $15 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 ($16) | $46 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 18% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
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| Cambridge | Maui | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £109 ($133) | $74 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £28 ($34) | $64 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £59 ($72) | $101 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £77 ($95) | $143 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 7% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
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| Cambridge | Maui | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,989 ($22,027) | $27,012 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.81 ($2.21) | $1.41 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £54 ($67) | $54 | + 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 ($16) | $38 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 44% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
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| Cambridge | Maui | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $12 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 ($10) | $31 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £90 ($110) | $158 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.31 ($4.05) | $9 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.04 ($2.50) | $5.70 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.62 ($5.66) | $8 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.47 ($3.02) | $6 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.75 ($2.14) | $2.15 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 ($19) | $45 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 42% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
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| Cambridge | Maui | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £38 ($46) | $61 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £23 ($28) | $31 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £53 ($65) | $43 | + 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £55 ($67) | $137 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £10 ($12) | $18 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.39 ($4.15) | $7 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.37 ($5.35) | $7 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £417 ($511) | $453 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.20 ($0.24) | $0.63 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £42 ($51) | $117 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £8 ($10) | $16 | - 36% | |
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TOTAL | - 26% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 390 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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