Cost of living in Exeter, United Kingdom vs San Jose, California, United States
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| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Exeter (United Kingdom) is 29% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £9 ($13) | $19 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.40 ($8) | $11 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.54 ($4.93) | $5.19 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.70 ($0.97) | $1.21 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.41 ($3.35) | $3.92 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.02 ($2.82) | $4.21 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.50 ($6) | $7 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.78 ($2.48) | $4.37 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.01 ($1.40) | $2.38 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.79 ($2.50) | $2.95 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 ($11) | $18 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.89 ($2.63) | $2.37 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.73 ($1.02) | $2.24 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Exeter (United Kingdom) is 44% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,079 ($1,502) | $3,253 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £913 ($1,272) | $2,659 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £155 ($216) | $149 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £749 ($1,043) | $2,294 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £872 ($1,214) | $1,555 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £104 ($144) | $114 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £15 ($21) | $38 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £364 ($507) | $329 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £80 ($111) | $128 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.90 ($8) | $10 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 ($14) | $37 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Exeter (United Kingdom) is 8% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £54 ($75) | $49 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £29 ($40) | $50 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £60 ($83) | $89 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £56 ($78) | $112 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Exeter (United Kingdom) is about the same as in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,183 ($28,104) | $23,712 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.20 ($1.67) | $0.92 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £46 ($63) | $81 | - 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £16 ($22) | $19 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Exeter (United Kingdom) is 36% more expensive than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.17 ($5.80) | $7 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 ($11) | $21 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £227 ($316) | $110 | + 187% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.94 ($5.48) | $7 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.87 ($2.60) | $3.71 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.65 ($3.69) | $5.68 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.17 ($3.02) | $3.57 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.75 ($2.44) | $1.93 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 ($13) | $21 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Exeter (United Kingdom) is 26% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £24 ($33) | $50 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 ($27) | $27 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £74 ($103) | $202 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 ($79) | $89 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 ($10) | $13 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.88 ($4.01) | $5.70 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.32 ($6) | $8 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £402 ($559) | $436 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.09 ($0.12) | $0.43 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £34 ($48) | $62 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £8 ($12) | $9 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 332 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Exeter (United Kingdom) is 25% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $9,500 in San Jose, California you would need to make just about $7,118 (£5,112) in Exeter.
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