Cost of living in Cambridge, United Kingdom vs Maui, United States
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Food | - 35% | |||
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Food in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 35% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 ($16) | $19 | - 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 ($9) | $9 | - 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.19 ($5.80) | $7 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.84 ($1.17) | $1.69 | - 31% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.89 ($4.00) | $6 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.26 ($3.12) | $7 | - 55% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.96 ($7) | $10 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.10 ($2.90) | $4.89 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.95 ($1.32) | $2.41 | - 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.89 ($2.62) | $3.43 | - 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 ($14) | $16 | - 15% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £1.76 ($2.43) | $2.56 | - 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.65 ($0.89) | $4.30 | - 79% | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 18% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,493 ($2,067) | $2,610 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,207 ($1,670) | $1,963 | - 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £165 ($229) | $279 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,100 ($1,523) | $1,732 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £883 ($1,222) | $1,316 | - 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £102 ($141) | $143 | - 1% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 ($32) | $41 | - 23% | |
40” flat screen tv | £344 ($476) | $450 | + 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 ($117) | $132 | - 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 ($10) | $14 | - 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 ($16) | $26 | - 39% | |
Clothes | - 24% | |||
Clothes in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 24% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £67 ($93) | $66 | + 42% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £35 ($48) | $75 | - 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £58 ($80) | $101 | - 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £65 ($90) | $172 | - 48% | |
Transportation | + 54% | |||
Transportation in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 54% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,839 ($24,689) | $25,902 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.26 ($1.75) | $1.03 | + 70% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £60 ($83) | $42 | + 95% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 ($18) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 27% | |||
Personal Care in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 27% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.69 ($5.10) | $12 | - 56% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 ($11) | $29 | - 60% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £102 ($141) | $115 | + 23% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.30 ($4.57) | $9 | - 48% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.04 ($2.83) | $4.89 | - 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.62 ($6) | $5.81 | + 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.98 ($2.74) | $5.70 | - 52% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.63 ($2.26) | $2.05 | + 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 ($21) | $25 | - 15% | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 9% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 ($42) | $58 | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £21 ($30) | $26 | + 15% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £51 ($70) | $123 | - 43% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £52 ($72) | $110 | - 34% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 ($12) | $13 | - 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.08 ($4.27) | $6 | - 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.80 ($7) | $7 | + 0% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £415 ($575) | $429 | + 34% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 ($0.17) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £40 ($55) | $51 | + 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 ($12) | $10 | + 14% | |
TOTAL | - 11% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $8,300 in Maui you would need to make just about $7,352 (£5,312) in Cambridge.
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