Cost of living in Cambridge, United Kingdom vs Spokane, Washington, United States
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| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 6% cheaper than in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 ($16) | $14 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 ($9) | $8 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.19 ($5.83) | $4.47 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.84 ($1.17) | $0.69 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.89 ($4.03) | $2.63 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.26 ($3.14) | $5.06 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.96 ($7) | $5.50 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.10 ($2.92) | $4.21 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.95 ($1.32) | $3.60 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.89 ($2.64) | $2.91 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 ($14) | $14 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.76 ($2.45) | $2.06 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.65 ($0.90) | $2.19 | - 59% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 13% more expensive than in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,493 ($2,079) | $1,765 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,207 ($1,680) | $1,293 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £165 ($230) | $195 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,100 ($1,532) | $959 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £883 ($1,230) | $783 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £102 ($142) | $127 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 ($32) | $59 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £344 ($479) | $270 | + 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 ($118) | $116 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 ($10) | $13 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 ($16) | $19 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 25% more expensive than in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £67 ($94) | $48 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £35 ($48) | $41 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £58 ($81) | $77 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £65 ($90) | $123 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 49% more expensive than in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,839 ($24,840) | $22,922 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.26 ($1.76) | $0.79 | + 124% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £60 ($83) | $50 | + 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 ($18) | $20 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.69 ($5.13) | $8 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 ($12) | $17 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £102 ($142) | $101 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.30 ($4.60) | $6 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.04 ($2.84) | $3.04 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.62 ($6) | $4.35 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.98 ($2.75) | $3.80 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.63 ($2.27) | $1.92 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 ($21) | $16 | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 24% more expensive than in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 ($43) | $45 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 ($30) | $25 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £51 ($71) | $96 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £52 ($73) | $61 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 ($12) | $9 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.08 ($4.29) | $4.54 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.80 ($7) | $4.56 | + 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £415 ($578) | $432 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 ($0.17) | $0.10 | + 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £40 ($56) | $33 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 ($12) | $8 | + 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 207 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 17% more expensive than in Spokane, Washington (United States)
For example, you would need at least $6,565 (£4,714) in Cambridge to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $5,600 in Spokane, Washington.
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