- Cost of Living
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 19% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (£11) | £10 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (£5.91) | £5.65 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.52 (£3.51) | £3.79 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (£0.69) | £0.86 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.19 (£2.48) | £2.64 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.98 (£3.09) | £1.97 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (£4.87) | £4.72 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.33 (£2.58) | £1.99 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (£1.25) | £0.82 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.64 (£2.82) | £1.78 | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (£12) | £9 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (£1.49) | £1.85 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (£1.65) | £0.94 | + 75% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in United States is 0% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,046 (£1,588) | £1,941 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,575 (£1,223) | £1,239 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (£137) | £159 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,585 (£1,230) | £1,249 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,128 (£875) | £846 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $119 (£92) | £120 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (£37) | £22 | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $328 (£254) | £340 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (£93) | £86 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (£8) | £7 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (£18) | £11 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 6% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (£37) | £66 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (£35) | £32 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (£66) | £73 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (£89) | £76 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 30% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,354 (£17,351) | £18,864 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (£0.60) | £1.27 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (£66) | £98 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 33% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (£5.49) | £3.45 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (£14) | £8 | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (£86) | £76 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (£5.28) | £3.56 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.48 (£2.70) | £1.52 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.13 (£3.98) | £3.26 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.47 (£2.70) | £1.82 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (£1.45) | £1.53 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (£16) | £12 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 7% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (£35) | £31 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (£19) | £21 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $174 (£135) | £107 | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (£61) | £57 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (£9) | £9 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.89 (£3.80) | £3.03 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.95 (£4.62) | £4.48 | + 3% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $422 (£327) | £400 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.36 (£0.28) | £0.16 | + 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (£41) | £45 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (£6) | £11 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 4% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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