- Cost of Living
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 15% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (£11) | £11 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (£5.76) | £5.61 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.58 (£3.48) | £3.65 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (£0.68) | £0.87 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.22 (£2.45) | £2.70 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (£3.04) | £1.94 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (£4.76) | £4.50 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.37 (£2.56) | £1.98 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.62 (£1.23) | £0.86 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.17 (£2.41) | £1.81 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (£11) | £9 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (£1.47) | £1.82 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.14 (£1.63) | £0.92 | + 77% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in United States is 2% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,030 (£1,543) | £1,839 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,559 (£1,185) | £1,197 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (£135) | £151 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,569 (£1,192) | £1,117 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,119 (£851) | £771 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (£93) | £153 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (£36) | £21 | + 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $336 (£255) | £335 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (£92) | £84 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (£8) | £6 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (£17) | £11 | + 57% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 6% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (£36) | £64 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (£34) | £32 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (£65) | £70 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (£87) | £71 | + 22% | |
| 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 | $22,135 (£16,825) | £18,212 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (£0.57) | £1.23 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (£65) | £95 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 36% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (£5.42) | £3.22 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (£15) | £8 | + 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $113 (£86) | £71 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (£5.19) | £3.42 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.49 (£2.65) | £1.52 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.09 (£3.87) | £3.24 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.42 (£2.60) | £1.76 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (£1.41) | £1.52 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (£16) | £13 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 4% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (£34) | £31 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (£19) | £21 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $168 (£128) | £115 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (£60) | £56 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (£9) | £9 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.85 (£3.69) | £2.95 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.81 (£4.42) | £4.35 | + 2% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (£326) | £402 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 (£0.24) | £0.15 | + 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (£40) | £43 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (£6) | £10 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 4% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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