Cost of living in Preston, United Kingdom vs Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Preston (United Kingdom) is 5% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £9 ($12) | $13 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.11 ($7) | $7 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £2.74 ($3.79) | $3.27 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 ($1.20) | $0.79 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.29 ($3.17) | $2.17 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.56 ($2.16) | $2.93 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.89 ($5.39) | $5.55 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.92 ($2.66) | $3.27 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.65 ($0.90) | $1.63 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.60 ($2.22) | $2.07 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 ($11) | $14 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.96 ($2.72) | $1.70 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.85 ($1.18) | $1.91 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Preston (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £976 ($1,351) | $1,253 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £783 ($1,085) | $936 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £92 ($127) | $166 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £723 ($1,002) | $989 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £747 ($1,035) | $769 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £83 ($115) | $96 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £24 ($33) | $48 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £359 ($498) | $299 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £94 ($130) | $96 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.74 ($7) | $12 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 ($13) | $20 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Preston (United Kingdom) is 36% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £60 ($83) | $42 | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 ($45) | $33 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £61 ($85) | $82 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £63 ($88) | $103 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Preston (United Kingdom) is 39% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,412 ($26,887) | $21,300 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.28 ($1.77) | $0.58 | + 208% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £44 ($60) | $48 | + 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £10 ($14) | $13 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Preston (United Kingdom) is 11% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.88 ($5.37) | $7 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £5.68 ($8) | $8 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £95 ($131) | $131 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.22 ($4.46) | $5.89 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.76 ($2.44) | $2.89 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.75 ($3.81) | $4.96 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.76 ($2.44) | $3.10 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.26 ($1.74) | $1.56 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 ($12) | $17 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Preston (United Kingdom) is 33% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £26 ($36) | $44 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 ($26) | $21 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £71 ($98) | $124 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £58 ($80) | $53 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 ($10) | $10 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.87 ($3.98) | $4.89 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.64 ($5.05) | $4.21 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £415 ($575) | $432 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.25 ($0.35) | $0.11 | + 229% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £32 ($45) | $34 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 ($12) | $6 | + 97% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 152 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Preston (United Kingdom) is 11% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States)
For example, you would need at least $4,455 (£3,216) in Preston to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $4,000 in Memphis, Tennessee.
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