Cost of living in Preston, United Kingdom vs Maui, United States
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Food | - 46% | |||
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Food in Preston (United Kingdom) is 46% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £9 ($12) | $19 | - 35% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.11 ($7) | $9 | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £2.74 ($3.79) | $7 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 ($1.20) | $1.69 | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.29 ($3.17) | $6 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.56 ($2.16) | $7 | - 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.89 ($5.38) | $10 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.92 ($2.66) | $4.89 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.65 ($0.89) | $2.41 | - 63% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.60 ($2.22) | $3.43 | - 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 ($11) | $16 | - 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £1.96 ($2.72) | $2.56 | + 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.85 ($1.18) | $4.30 | - 73% | |
Housing | - 40% | |||
Housing in Preston (United Kingdom) is 40% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £976 ($1,349) | $2,610 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £783 ($1,084) | $1,963 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £92 ($127) | $279 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £723 ($1,001) | $1,732 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £747 ($1,034) | $1,316 | - 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £83 ($114) | $143 | - 20% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £24 ($33) | $41 | - 21% | |
40” flat screen tv | £359 ($497) | $450 | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £94 ($129) | $132 | - 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.74 ($7) | $14 | - 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 ($13) | $26 | - 52% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Preston (United Kingdom) is 29% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £60 ($82) | $66 | + 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 ($45) | $75 | - 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £61 ($85) | $101 | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £63 ($87) | $172 | - 49% | |
Transportation | + 32% | |||
Transportation in Preston (United Kingdom) is 32% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,412 ($26,853) | $25,902 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.28 ($1.77) | $1.03 | + 72% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £44 ($60) | $42 | + 42% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £10 ($14) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 38% | |||
Personal Care in Preston (United Kingdom) is 38% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.88 ($5.36) | $12 | - 54% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £5.68 ($8) | $29 | - 72% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £95 ($131) | $115 | + 14% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.22 ($4.46) | $9 | - 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.76 ($2.43) | $4.89 | - 50% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.75 ($3.80) | $5.81 | - 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.76 ($2.43) | $5.70 | - 57% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.26 ($1.74) | $2.05 | - 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 ($12) | $25 | - 52% | |
Entertainment | - 15% | |||
Entertainment in Preston (United Kingdom) is 15% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £26 ($35) | $58 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £19 ($26) | $26 | + 1% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £71 ($98) | $123 | - 21% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £58 ($80) | $110 | - 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 ($10) | $13 | - 22% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.87 ($3.97) | $6 | - 35% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.64 ($5.04) | $7 | - 24% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £415 ($575) | $429 | + 34% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.25 ($0.35) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £32 ($45) | $51 | - 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 ($12) | $10 | + 19% | |
TOTAL | - 27% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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