Cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (£11) | £10 | + 10% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (£5.69) | £5.65 | + 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.09 (£2.94) | £4.17 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.79 (£0.57) | £0.73 | - 22% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.73 (£1.96) | £2.75 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.80 (£2.73) | £1.92 | + 42% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (£4.53) | £5.41 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.32 (£2.38) | £1.89 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.30 (£0.94) | £0.81 | + 15% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.60 (£2.58) | £2.16 | + 19% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (£11) | £7 | + 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.88 (£1.35) | £1.92 | - 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.66 (£1.19) | £0.74 | + 61% | |
Housing | - 3% | |||
Housing in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) is about the same as in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,616 (£1,160) | £1,367 | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,208 (£867) | £832 | + 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $173 (£124) | £164 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,356 (£973) | £1,029 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $974 (£699) | £915 | - 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $127 (£92) | £156 | - 41% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $46 (£33) | £19 | + 70% | |
40” flat screen tv | $326 (£234) | £340 | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $127 (£91) | £71 | + 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (£8) | £5.36 | + 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (£17) | £10 | + 68% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 (£29) | £49 | - 41% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (£30) | £32 | - 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $75 (£54) | £54 | + 0% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (£83) | £55 | + 52% | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) is 28% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,158 (£15,912) | £22,837 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (£0.47) | £1.23 | - 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $63 (£45) | £59 | - 24% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (£16) | £13 | + 24% | |
Personal Care | + 19% | |||
Personal Care in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (£5.10) | £2.90 | + 76% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (£13) | £9 | + 54% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $95 (£68) | £75 | - 9% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.28 (£3.79) | £2.74 | + 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.07 (£2.20) | £1.35 | + 63% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.93 (£2.82) | £2.57 | + 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.30 (£2.37) | £1.80 | + 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.60 (£1.15) | £1.49 | - 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (£12) | £11 | + 13% | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) is about the same as in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (£28) | £23 | + 23% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (£16) | £22 | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $102 (£73) | £100 | - 27% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $59 (£43) | £54 | - 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (£7) | £8 | - 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.95 (£3.55) | £2.65 | + 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.16 (£3.71) | £3.79 | - 2% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $428 (£307) | £295 | + 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.35 (£0.25) | £0.20 | + 27% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (£37) | £35 | + 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (£5.14) | £9 | - 45% | |
TOTAL | - 8% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,900 in Southend-on-Sea you would need to make just about £3,593 ($5,003) in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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