Cost of living in New York City, United States vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New York City (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (£13) | £10 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (£7) | £5.65 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (£4.29) | £4.17 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (£0.75) | £0.73 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.14 (£2.92) | £2.75 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.01 (£3.54) | £1.92 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (£5.28) | £5.41 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.17 (£2.94) | £1.89 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.90 (£1.34) | £0.81 | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.43 (£3.13) | £2.16 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (£12) | £7 | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.28 (£1.61) | £1.92 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.16 (£2.23) | £0.74 | + 200% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,754 (£2,649) | £1,367 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,698 (£1,904) | £832 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $150 (£106) | £164 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,617 (£1,847) | £1,029 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,791 (£1,264) | £915 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $89 (£62) | £156 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $54 (£38) | £19 | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $311 (£220) | £340 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $243 (£172) | £71 | + 140% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (£9) | £5.36 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (£16) | £10 | + 62% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (£42) | £49 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (£28) | £32 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (£60) | £54 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (£80) | £55 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,858 (£21,070) | £22,837 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 (£0.58) | £1.23 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $128 (£91) | £59 | + 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (£18) | £13 | + 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 87% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (£6) | £2.90 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (£17) | £9 | + 92% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $177 (£125) | £75 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (£6.00) | £2.74 | + 119% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.62 (£3.26) | £1.35 | + 141% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (£5.32) | £2.57 | + 107% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.93 (£3.48) | £1.80 | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.37 (£1.67) | £1.49 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (£22) | £11 | + 102% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $66 (£46) | £23 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $33 (£23) | £22 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $424 (£299) | £100 | + 199% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $133 (£94) | £54 | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 (£13) | £8 | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.27 (£3.72) | £2.65 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (£5.98) | £3.79 | + 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $398 (£281) | £295 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.48 (£0.34) | £0.20 | + 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $98 (£69) | £35 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $15 (£11) | £9 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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