Cost of living in San Antonio, Texas, United States vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (£9) | £10 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (£5.77) | £5.65 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.98 (£2.86) | £4.17 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.81 (£0.58) | £0.73 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.15 (£1.54) | £2.75 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.28 (£1.64) | £1.92 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.33 (£3.11) | £5.41 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.83 (£2.03) | £1.89 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.13 (£0.81) | £0.81 | - 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.98 (£2.14) | £2.16 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (£9) | £7 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.70 (£1.22) | £1.92 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.51 (£1.09) | £0.74 | + 46% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,870 (£1,343) | £1,367 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,320 (£948) | £832 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $189 (£135) | £164 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,136 (£816) | £1,029 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $792 (£569) | £915 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $102 (£73) | £156 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $47 (£33) | £19 | + 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $297 (£213) | £340 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $137 (£98) | £71 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (£7) | £5.36 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (£12) | £10 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $44 (£31) | £49 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 (£38) | £32 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $89 (£64) | £54 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $133 (£95) | £55 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 48% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,900 (£15,727) | £22,837 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.50 (£0.36) | £1.23 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $35 (£25) | £59 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (£16) | £13 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.16 (£3.71) | £2.90 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (£10) | £9 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $121 (£87) | £75 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (£4.44) | £2.74 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.90 (£2.08) | £1.35 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.91 (£3.53) | £2.57 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.74 (£1.97) | £1.80 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.39 (£1.00) | £1.49 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (£13) | £11 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (£30) | £23 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (£16) | £22 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $226 (£162) | £100 | + 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $68 (£49) | £54 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (£7) | £8 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.95 (£3.55) | £2.65 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.02 (£3.60) | £3.79 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $384 (£276) | £295 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (£0.09) | £0.20 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $61 (£43) | £35 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (£4.96) | £9 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 353 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 17% 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 £3,573 ($4,976) in San Antonio, Texas.
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