Cost of living in London, United Kingdom vs Maui, United States
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| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in London (United Kingdom) is 36% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 ($15) | $19 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 ($9) | $9 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.41 ($4.72) | $7 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.94 ($1.29) | $1.69 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.85 ($3.94) | $6 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.87 ($2.59) | $7 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.36 ($6) | $10 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.99 ($2.76) | $4.89 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.78 ($1.07) | $2.41 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.80 ($2.50) | $3.43 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 ($14) | $16 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.03 ($2.82) | $2.56 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.08 ($1.50) | $4.30 | - 65% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 16% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,501 ($3,462) | $2,610 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,805 ($2,498) | $1,963 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £143 ($198) | $279 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,807 ($2,500) | $1,732 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,289 ($1,783) | $1,316 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £85 ($118) | $143 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 ($30) | $41 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £317 ($439) | $450 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £83 ($115) | $132 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 ($8) | $14 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 ($18) | $26 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 13% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £80 ($111) | $66 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £36 ($50) | $75 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £84 ($116) | $101 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £92 ($127) | $172 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 193% | |||
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 193% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,856 ($28,864) | $25,902 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.19 ($1.65) | $1.03 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £146 ($203) | $42 | + 377% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £26 ($36) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 26% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.54 ($4.90) | $12 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 ($12) | $29 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £105 ($145) | $115 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.60 ($4.99) | $9 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.05 ($2.83) | $4.89 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.94 ($5.46) | $5.81 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.93 ($2.67) | $5.70 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.70 ($2.35) | $2.05 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £18 ($26) | $25 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 19% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £38 ($53) | $58 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £26 ($36) | $26 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £208 ($288) | $123 | + 134% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £73 ($102) | $110 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £12 ($16) | $13 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.56 ($4.92) | $6 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.68 ($8) | $7 | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £432 ($597) | $429 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.35 ($0.48) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £52 ($72) | $51 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 ($17) | $10 | + 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,939 prices entered by 371 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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