Cost of living in Maui, United States vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maui (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (£13) | £10 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (£7) | £5.65 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (£5.30) | £4.17 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.69 (£1.22) | £0.73 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (£4.47) | £2.75 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (£5.03) | £1.92 | + 162% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (£7) | £5.41 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.89 (£3.52) | £1.89 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.41 (£1.74) | £0.81 | + 114% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.43 (£2.47) | £2.16 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (£12) | £7 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.56 (£1.85) | £1.92 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.30 (£3.10) | £0.74 | + 318% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Maui (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,610 (£1,881) | £1,367 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,963 (£1,415) | £832 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $279 (£201) | £164 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,732 (£1,248) | £1,029 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,316 (£949) | £915 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $143 (£103) | £156 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $41 (£30) | £19 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $450 (£324) | £340 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $132 (£95) | £71 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (£10) | £5.36 | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (£19) | £10 | + 93% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Maui (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $66 (£47) | £49 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $75 (£54) | £32 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $101 (£73) | £54 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $172 (£124) | £55 | + 128% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Maui (United States) is 38% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,902 (£18,670) | £22,837 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.03 (£0.74) | £1.23 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $42 (£31) | £59 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £13 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Maui (United States) is 76% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (£8) | £2.90 | + 191% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $29 (£21) | £9 | + 137% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $115 (£83) | £75 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (£6) | £2.74 | + 131% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.89 (£3.53) | £1.35 | + 161% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.81 (£4.19) | £2.57 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.70 (£4.11) | £1.80 | + 128% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.05 (£1.48) | £1.49 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (£18) | £11 | + 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Maui (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $58 (£42) | £23 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (£19) | £22 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $123 (£89) | £100 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $110 (£79) | £54 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (£9) | £8 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (£4.37) | £2.65 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (£4.79) | £3.79 | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (£309) | £295 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (£37) | £35 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (£7) | £9 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 89 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Maui (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £4,870 ($6,757) in Maui to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with £4,100 in Southend-on-Sea.
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