Cost of living in Preston (United Kingdom) is 41% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States)
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| Food in Preston (United Kingdom) is 44% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preston (United Kingdom) | San Francisco, California (United States) | Diff |
| 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 | 23% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| £2.74 ($3.79) | $5.20 | 27% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| £0.87 ($1.20) | $1.16 | 4% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| £2.29 ($3.17) | $5.18 | 39% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| £1.56 ($2.16) | $4.92 | 56% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| £3.89 ($5.38) | $12 | 56% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| £1.92 ($2.66) | $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 ($2.22) | $5.54 | 60% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| £8 ($11) | $18 | 40% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| £1.96 ($2.72) | $2.51 | 8% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| £0.85 ($1.18) | $3.82 | 69% |
| Housing in Preston (United Kingdom) is 60% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||
| Preston (United Kingdom) | San Francisco, California (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| £976 ($1,350) | $3,960 | 66% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| £783 ($1,084) | $3,733 | 71% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| £92 ($127) | $118 | 8% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| £723 ($1,001) | $2,997 | 67% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| £747 ($1,034) | $2,375 | 56% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| £83 ($114) | $101 | 14% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| £24 ($33) | $49 | 34% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| £359 ($497) | $518 | 4% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| £94 ($130) | $139 | 7% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| £4.74 ($7) | $11 | 42% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| £9 ($13) | $42 | 70% |
| Clothes in Preston (United Kingdom) is about the same as in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||
| Preston (United Kingdom) | San Francisco, California (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| £60 ($82) | $60 | 38% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| £33 ($45) | $42 | 8% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| £61 ($85) | $105 | 19% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| £63 ($87) | $171 | 49% |
| Transportation in Preston (United Kingdom) is 14% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||
| Preston (United Kingdom) | San Francisco, California (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| £19,412 ($26,866) | $23,327 | 15% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| £1.28 ($1.77) | $0.94 | 88% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| £44 ($60) | $92 | 34% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| £10 ($14) | $19 | 25% |
| Personal Care in Preston (United Kingdom) is 33% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||
| Preston (United Kingdom) | San Francisco, California (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| £3.88 ($5.37) | $9 | 39% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| £5.68 ($8) | $12 | 34% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| £95 ($131) | $132 | 1% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| £3.22 ($4.46) | $7 | 37% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| £1.76 ($2.43) | $4.80 | 49% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| £2.75 ($3.81) | $8 | 54% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| £1.76 ($2.43) | $4.63 | 47% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| £1.26 ($1.74) | $2.49 | 30% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| £9 ($12) | $32 | 63% |
| Entertainment in Preston (United Kingdom) is 29% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||
| Preston (United Kingdom) | San Francisco, California (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| £26 ($36) | $61 | 42% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| £19 ($26) | $31 | 16% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| £71 ($98) | $263 | 63% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| £58 ($80) | $109 | 27% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| £7 ($10) | $14 | 32% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| £2.87 ($3.98) | $5.17 | 23% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| £3.64 ($5.04) | $9 | 41% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| £415 ($575) | $405 | 42% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| £0.25 ($0.35) | $0.35 | 2% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| £32 ($45) | $111 | 60% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| £9 ($12) | $11 | 8% |
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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 $7,633 (£5,515) in Preston.