Cost of living in Cedar Falls, Iowa, United States vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | - 4% | |||
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Food in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (£7) | £10 | - 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (£4.87) | £5.65 | - 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.99 (£2.13) | £4.17 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.71 (£0.51) | £0.73 | - 30% | |
12 eggs, large | $1.79 (£1.28) | £2.75 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.54 (£1.81) | £1.92 | - 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.24 (£3.03) | £5.41 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.77 (£2.69) | £1.89 | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.36 (£0.97) | £0.81 | + 19% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.64 (£4.02) | £2.16 | + 86% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (£9) | £7 | + 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.67 (£1.19) | £1.92 | - 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.09 (£1.49) | £0.74 | + 101% | |
Housing | - 39% | |||
Housing in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) is 39% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $919 (£656) | £1,367 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $822 (£587) | £832 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $156 (£112) | £164 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $700 (£500) | £1,029 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $563 (£402) | £915 | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $87 (£62) | £156 | - 60% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $34 (£25) | £19 | + 27% | |
40” flat screen tv | $353 (£252) | £340 | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $98 (£70) | £71 | - 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (£10) | £5.36 | + 80% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (£11) | £10 | + 9% | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) is about the same as in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $37 (£26) | £49 | - 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (£36) | £32 | + 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (£58) | £54 | + 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $99 (£70) | £55 | + 29% | |
Transportation | - 53% | |||
Transportation in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) is 53% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,667 (£17,615) | £22,837 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (£0.45) | £1.23 | - 64% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $32 (£23) | £59 | - 62% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $8 (£5.47) | £13 | - 58% | |
Personal Care | + 0% | |||
Personal Care in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) is about the same as in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.30 (£3.78) | £2.90 | + 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $6.00 (£4.28) | £9 | - 51% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $104 (£74) | £75 | - 1% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (£4.46) | £2.74 | + 63% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.27 (£1.62) | £1.35 | + 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.37 (£3.83) | £2.57 | + 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.59 (£1.85) | £1.80 | + 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.59 (£1.13) | £1.49 | - 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (£10) | £11 | - 5% | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) is 32% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (£25) | £23 | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $19 (£14) | £22 | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $85 (£61) | £100 | - 39% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $54 (£38) | £54 | - 29% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (£4.76) | £8 | - 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.98 (£2.13) | £2.65 | - 20% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.03 (£2.88) | £3.79 | - 24% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $427 (£305) | £295 | + 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.08 (£0.06) | £0.20 | - 70% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $27 (£19) | £35 | - 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (£5.13) | £9 | - 45% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) is 32% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
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