Cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (£10) | £10 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (£4.95) | £5.65 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.41 (£3.15) | £4.17 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.66 (£0.47) | £0.73 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.14 (£1.53) | £2.75 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.81 (£2.00) | £1.92 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.32 (£3.80) | £5.41 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.59 (£1.85) | £1.89 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.16 (£0.83) | £0.81 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.34 (£1.67) | £2.16 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (£10) | £7 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.90 (£1.35) | £1.92 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.44 (£1.03) | £0.74 | + 38% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 19% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,453 (£1,038) | £1,367 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,125 (£803) | £832 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $161 (£115) | £164 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,073 (£766) | £1,029 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $736 (£526) | £915 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $91 (£65) | £156 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $39 (£28) | £19 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $290 (£207) | £340 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $97 (£69) | £71 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (£5.43) | £5.36 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (£14) | £10 | + 41% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (£36) | £49 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (£35) | £32 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (£64) | £54 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (£81) | £55 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 22% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,639 (£18,310) | £22,837 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.68 (£0.48) | £1.23 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $70 (£50) | £59 | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (£13) | £13 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (£4.41) | £2.90 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $29 (£21) | £9 | + 138% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $161 (£115) | £75 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (£4.79) | £2.74 | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.83 (£2.02) | £1.35 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.42 (£3.16) | £2.57 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.07 (£2.19) | £1.80 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.41 (£1.01) | £1.49 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (£13) | £11 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 18% 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 | $22 (£16) | £22 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $230 (£164) | £100 | + 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $59 (£42) | £54 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (£7) | £8 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.55 (£3.25) | £2.65 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.95 (£3.54) | £3.79 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $421 (£301) | £295 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (£0.07) | £0.20 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (£25) | £35 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (£6) | £9 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 199 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 14% 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 £3,356 ($4,699) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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