- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 16% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 ($14) | $14 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.64 ($7) | $8 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.72 ($4.79) | $4.52 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 ($1.11) | $0.89 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.64 ($3.39) | $3.19 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.93 ($2.48) | $3.98 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.65 ($5.98) | $6 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.99 ($2.56) | $3.33 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.82 ($1.05) | $1.61 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.78 ($2.29) | $3.62 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 ($11) | $15 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.85 ($2.38) | $1.92 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.93 ($1.20) | $2.13 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 0% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,943 ($2,498) | $2,046 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,248 ($1,604) | $1,576 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £158 ($203) | $177 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,246 ($1,602) | $1,587 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £826 ($1,062) | $1,130 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £122 ($157) | $119 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 ($28) | $48 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £341 ($438) | $329 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £86 ($110) | $120 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 ($8) | $11 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 ($14) | $23 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 6% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £66 ($85) | $47 | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £33 ($42) | $45 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £72 ($92) | $86 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £75 ($96) | $115 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 43% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,837 ($24,217) | $22,396 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.27 ($1.63) | $0.78 | + 110% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £98 ($126) | $85 | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 25% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.40 ($4.38) | $7 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 ($11) | $19 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £75 ($96) | $111 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.55 ($4.57) | $7 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.53 ($1.97) | $3.47 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.31 ($4.25) | $5.13 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.83 ($2.35) | $3.47 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.56 ($2.01) | $1.87 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 ($16) | $21 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 7% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 ($40) | $45 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 ($27) | $25 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £107 ($137) | $174 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 ($74) | $79 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 ($12) | $12 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.03 ($3.90) | $4.90 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.48 ($5.76) | $5.94 | - 3% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £400 ($514) | $421 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.16 ($0.21) | $0.37 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £45 ($57) | $53 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 ($13) | $8 | + 72% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 4% more expensive than in United States
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