- Cost of Living
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 9% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (£10) | £10 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (£5.34) | £5.59 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.60 (£3.29) | £3.66 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (£0.66) | £0.86 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.23 (£2.31) | £2.67 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.07 (£2.92) | £2.02 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (£4.46) | £4.43 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.40 (£2.44) | £1.94 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.70 (£1.22) | £0.86 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.80 (£2.01) | £1.80 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (£10) | £8 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (£1.39) | £1.79 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (£1.54) | £0.90 | + 71% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in United States is 2% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,045 (£1,465) | £1,807 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,582 (£1,133) | £1,188 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $172 (£123) | £157 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,584 (£1,135) | £1,054 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,110 (£795) | £765 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $117 (£84) | £146 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (£34) | £21 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $351 (£251) | £333 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (£86) | £83 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (£8) | £6 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (£16) | £11 | + 47% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 11% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (£34) | £65 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (£32) | £32 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (£61) | £70 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 (£85) | £73 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 35% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,126 (£15,844) | £18,212 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (£0.50) | £1.19 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $86 (£62) | £99 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 24% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (£5.32) | £3.34 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (£13) | £8 | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (£78) | £69 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (£4.67) | £3.17 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.54 (£2.54) | £1.64 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.92 (£3.52) | £3.38 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.33 (£2.39) | £1.75 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (£1.28) | £1.56 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (£15) | £14 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 3% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (£32) | £31 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (£18) | £20 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $169 (£121) | £123 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (£56) | £54 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (£8) | £9 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.78 (£3.43) | £2.97 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.70 (£4.08) | £4.37 | - 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (£307) | £412 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.56 (£0.40) | £0.18 | + 128% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (£38) | £44 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (£5.71) | £10 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 9% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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