Cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri, United States vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (£10) | £10 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (£5.67) | £5.65 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.97 (£2.86) | £4.17 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (£0.63) | £0.73 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.29 (£1.65) | £2.75 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.66 (£2.63) | £1.92 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.79 (£3.44) | £5.41 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.43 (£2.47) | £1.89 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.66 (£1.19) | £0.81 | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.67 (£2.64) | £2.16 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (£11) | £7 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.88 (£1.35) | £1.92 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.11 (£1.52) | £0.74 | + 105% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,633 (£1,174) | £1,367 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,111 (£799) | £832 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $246 (£177) | £164 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,568 (£1,128) | £1,029 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $648 (£466) | £915 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $158 (£114) | £156 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $39 (£28) | £19 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $257 (£185) | £340 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $168 (£121) | £71 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (£7) | £5.36 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (£13) | £10 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is about the same as in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (£34) | £49 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (£32) | £32 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (£62) | £54 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $99 (£71) | £55 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 37% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,909 (£17,192) | £22,837 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.60 (£0.43) | £1.23 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $52 (£37) | £59 | - 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (£11) | £13 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (£4.72) | £2.90 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (£8) | £9 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (£80) | £75 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.28 (£3.80) | £2.74 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.87 (£2.06) | £1.35 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.62 (£3.32) | £2.57 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.55 (£2.56) | £1.80 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.00 (£1.44) | £1.49 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (£15) | £11 | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (£26) | £23 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (£16) | £22 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $164 (£118) | £100 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $64 (£46) | £54 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (£7) | £8 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.64 (£4.06) | £2.65 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.46 (£3.93) | £3.79 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $430 (£310) | £295 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (£0.11) | £0.20 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 (£32) | £35 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.66 (£4.07) | £9 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 187 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £4,300 in Southend-on-Sea you would need to make just about £3,797 ($5,281) in Kansas City, Missouri.
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