Cost of living in Washington D.C., United States vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (£12) | £10 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (£7) | £5.65 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.69 (£3.38) | £4.17 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.03 (£0.75) | £0.73 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.84 (£2.05) | £2.75 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.41 (£3.18) | £1.92 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (£4.99) | £5.41 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.45 (£2.49) | £1.89 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.77 (£1.27) | £0.81 | + 57% | |
| 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 | $15 (£11) | £7 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.30 (£1.66) | £1.92 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.42 (£1.75) | £0.74 | + 135% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,790 (£2,011) | £1,367 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,131 (£1,536) | £832 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $187 (£135) | £164 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,112 (£1,522) | £1,029 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,656 (£1,193) | £915 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $118 (£85) | £156 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $58 (£42) | £19 | + 115% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $279 (£201) | £340 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $115 (£83) | £71 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (£10) | £5.36 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (£22) | £10 | + 124% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (£33) | £49 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (£28) | £32 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (£65) | £54 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $133 (£96) | £55 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,506 (£16,221) | £22,837 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.60 (£0.43) | £1.23 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $141 (£101) | £59 | + 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (£15) | £13 | + 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (£5.49) | £2.90 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (£14) | £9 | + 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $108 (£78) | £75 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (£4.75) | £2.74 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.24 (£3.06) | £1.35 | + 126% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.36 (£3.14) | £2.57 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.88 (£3.51) | £1.80 | + 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.08 (£1.50) | £1.49 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (£20) | £11 | + 84% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (£38) | £23 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (£20) | £22 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $263 (£189) | £100 | + 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $95 (£68) | £54 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (£10) | £8 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.42 (£3.90) | £2.65 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (£5.72) | £3.79 | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $427 (£308) | £295 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (£0.14) | £0.20 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $81 (£58) | £35 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (£6) | £9 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 674 prices entered by 103 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Washington D.C. (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £5,451 ($7,563) in Washington D.C. to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with £4,200 in Southend-on-Sea.
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