Cost of living in Preston, United Kingdom vs San Francisco, California, United States
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| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Preston (United Kingdom) is 44% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £9 ($12) | $19 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.11 ($7) | $9 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £2.74 ($3.75) | $5.20 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 ($1.19) | $1.16 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.29 ($3.14) | $5.18 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.56 ($2.14) | $4.92 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.89 ($5.33) | $12 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.92 ($2.64) | $4.15 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.65 ($0.89) | $2.18 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.60 ($2.20) | $5.54 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 ($11) | $18 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.96 ($2.69) | $2.51 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.85 ($1.17) | $3.82 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Preston (United Kingdom) is 60% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £976 ($1,337) | $3,960 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £783 ($1,074) | $3,733 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £92 ($126) | $118 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £723 ($992) | $2,997 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £747 ($1,024) | $2,375 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £83 ($113) | $101 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £24 ($32) | $49 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £359 ($493) | $518 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £94 ($128) | $139 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.74 ($6) | $11 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 ($13) | $42 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Preston (United Kingdom) is about the same as in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £60 ($82) | $60 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 ($45) | $42 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £61 ($84) | $105 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £63 ($87) | $171 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Preston (United Kingdom) is 15% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,412 ($26,610) | $23,327 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.28 ($1.76) | $0.94 | + 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £44 ($60) | $92 | - 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £10 ($14) | $19 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Preston (United Kingdom) is 33% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.88 ($5.31) | $9 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £5.68 ($8) | $12 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £95 ($130) | $132 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.22 ($4.42) | $7 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.76 ($2.41) | $4.80 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.75 ($3.77) | $8 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.76 ($2.41) | $4.63 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.26 ($1.72) | $2.49 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 ($12) | $32 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Preston (United Kingdom) is 30% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £26 ($35) | $61 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 ($26) | $31 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £71 ($97) | $263 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £58 ($79) | $109 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 ($10) | $14 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.87 ($3.94) | $5.17 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.64 ($4.99) | $9 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £415 ($569) | $405 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.25 ($0.34) | $0.35 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £32 ($44) | $111 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 ($12) | $11 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 503 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Preston (United Kingdom) is 42% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $13,000 in San Francisco, California you would need to make just about $7,576 (£5,527) in Preston.
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