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Cost of Living & Prices:
United Kingdom vs. United States

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Grocery

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United Kingdom vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.32 times less for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.42 EUR (2.62 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.41 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.42 EUR
5.41 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.52 EUR (1.65 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.21 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.52 EUR
2.21 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 12.51 EUR (13.51 USD) in the United Kingdom and 19.44 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

12.51 EUR
19.44 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.8 EUR (11.66 USD) in the United Kingdom and 16.67 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

10.80 EUR
16.67 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 8.15 EUR (8.8 USD) in the United Kingdom and 16.13 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

8.15 EUR
16.13 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 15.78 EUR (17.04 USD) in the United Kingdom and 14.82 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.1% lower in the United States.

15.78 EUR
14.82 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.4 EUR (2.59 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.97 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.40 EUR
2.97 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.12 EUR (3.37 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 4.39 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.12 EUR
4.39 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.86 EUR (3.08 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.64 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.86 EUR
3.64 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 27.42 EUR (29.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 23.14 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in the United States.

27.42 EUR
23.14 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.04 EUR (1.13 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.63 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.04 EUR
2.63 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.39 EUR (1.5 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.95 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.39 EUR
3.95 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.54 EUR (8.14 USD) in the United Kingdom and 15.47 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

7.54 EUR
15.47 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.39 EUR (1.5 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.16 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in the United States.

1.39 EUR
1.16 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.32 EUR (1.43 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.61 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.32 EUR
3.61 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.39 EUR (2.58 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.94 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.39 EUR
4.94 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.33 EUR (1.44 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.94 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.33 EUR
3.94 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.17 EUR (2.35 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.61 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.17 EUR
7.61 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.81 EUR (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.32 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in the United States.

17.81 EUR
8.32 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.9 EUR (3.14 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.79 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.90 EUR
5.79 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.38 EUR (1.49 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.32 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.38 EUR
2.32 EUR

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.16 times less for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.12 EUR (4.44 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.83 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

4.12 EUR
4.83 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.16 EUR (2.33 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.59 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.16 EUR
2.59 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.2 EUR (7.77 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.41 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

7.20 EUR
7.41 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6 EUR (6.48 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.26 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

6.00 EUR
9.26 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.4 EUR (9.07 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.11 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

8.40 EUR
11.11 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 83.99 EUR (90.7 USD) in the United Kingdom and 92.6 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

83.99 EUR
92.60 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 18 EUR (19.44 USD) in the United Kingdom and 23.15 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

18.00 EUR
23.15 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.66 EUR (1.79 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.04 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.66 EUR
2.04 EUR

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.91 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.68 EUR (1.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.88 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in the United States.

1.68 EUR
0.88 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.62 EUR (1.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.85 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in the United States.

1.62 EUR
0.85 EUR

LPG 1L

1.30 EUR
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Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.5 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 188.98 EUR (204.08 USD) in the United Kingdom and 119.46 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in the United States.

188.98 EUR
119.46 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.12 EUR (3.37 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.55 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.3% lower in the United States.

3.12 EUR
2.55 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 34.56 EUR (37.32 USD) in the United Kingdom and 27.78 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in the United States.

34.56 EUR
27.78 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.04 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.72 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in the United States.

2.04 EUR
1.72 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.8 EUR (5.18 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.17 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.1% lower in the United States.

4.80 EUR
4.17 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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United Kingdom vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 14.4 EUR (15.55 USD) in the United Kingdom and 16.67 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

14.40 EUR
16.67 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 50.98 EUR (55.06 USD) in the United Kingdom and 90.99 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44% lower in the United Kingdom.

50.98 EUR
90.99 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 13.93 EUR (15.04 USD) in the United Kingdom and 35.19 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

13.93 EUR
35.19 EUR

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.4 times less for renting an apartment in the United Kingdom than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 2452 EUR (2648.26 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3519 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

2 452 EUR
3 519 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1738 EUR (1876.9 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2204 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

1 738 EUR
2 204 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 4371 EUR (4719.84 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6569 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

4 371 EUR
6 569 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2949 EUR (3184.17 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3804 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

2 949 EUR
3 804 EUR

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.07 times more for buying an apartment in the United Kingdom than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 14429 EUR (15581.79 USD) in the United Kingdom and 13222 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.4% lower in the United States.

14 429 EUR
13 222 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 8808 EUR (9511.99 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8589 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.5% lower in the United States.

8 808 EUR
8 589 EUR

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 1.53 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3639 EUR (3929.71 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5553 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 34.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

3 639 EUR
5 553 EUR

Hotels

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United Kingdom vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

148 EUR
96.1 EUR

Two stars

113 EUR
135 EUR

Three stars

118 EUR
181 EUR

Four stars

153 EUR
234 EUR

Five stars

390 EUR
557 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United Kingdom: 20 cities, 1334 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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