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

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

EURGBPUSD

United Kingdom vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.28 times less for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.41 EUR (2.74 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.14 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.41 EUR
5.14 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.51 EUR (1.72 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.1 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.51 EUR
2.10 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 12.42 EUR (14.13 USD) in the United Kingdom and 18.46 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

12.42 EUR
18.46 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.72 EUR (12.19 USD) in the United Kingdom and 15.83 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

10.72 EUR
15.83 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 8.09 EUR (9.2 USD) in the United Kingdom and 15.32 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

8.09 EUR
15.32 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 15.66 EUR (17.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 14.07 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.2% lower in the United States.

15.66 EUR
14.07 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.38 EUR (2.71 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.82 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.38 EUR
2.82 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.1 EUR (3.52 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 4.17 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.10 EUR
4.17 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.83 EUR (3.22 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.46 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.83 EUR
3.46 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 26.04 EUR (29.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 21.98 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in the United States.

26.04 EUR
21.98 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.04 EUR (1.18 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.5 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.04 EUR
2.50 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.38 EUR (1.57 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.76 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.38 EUR
3.76 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.48 EUR (8.51 USD) in the United Kingdom and 14.7 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

7.48 EUR
14.70 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.38 EUR (1.57 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.3% lower in the United States.

1.38 EUR
1.10 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.31 EUR (1.49 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.43 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.31 EUR
3.43 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.37 EUR (2.7 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.69 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.37 EUR
4.69 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.32 EUR (1.5 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.75 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.32 EUR
3.75 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.16 EUR (2.45 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.23 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.16 EUR
7.23 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 16.91 EUR (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.9 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in the United States.

16.91 EUR
7.90 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.88 EUR (3.28 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.5 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.88 EUR
5.50 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.37 EUR (1.56 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.37 EUR
2.20 EUR

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.11 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 4.09 EUR (4.65 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.59 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

4.09 EUR
4.59 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.14 EUR (2.44 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.46 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.14 EUR
2.46 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.15 EUR (8.13 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.04 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.5% lower in the United States.

7.15 EUR
7.04 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.96 EUR (6.77 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.8 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

5.96 EUR
8.80 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.34 EUR (9.48 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.55 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

8.34 EUR
10.55 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 83.38 EUR (94.8 USD) in the United Kingdom and 87.95 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

83.38 EUR
87.95 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 17.87 EUR (20.31 USD) in the United Kingdom and 21.99 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

17.87 EUR
21.99 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.64 EUR (1.87 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.93 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.64 EUR
1.93 EUR

Fuel

EURGBPUSD

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 1.59 EUR (1.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in the United States.

1.59 EUR
0.83 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.54 EUR (1.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in the United States.

1.54 EUR
0.81 EUR

LPG 1L

1.24 EUR
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Transportation

EURGBPUSD

United Kingdom vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.57 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 187.6 EUR (213.3 USD) in the United Kingdom and 113.46 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in the United States.

187.60 EUR
113.46 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.1 EUR (3.52 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.9% lower in the United States.

3.10 EUR
2.42 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 34.3 EUR (39 USD) in the United Kingdom and 26.39 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in the United States.

34.30 EUR
26.39 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.02 EUR (2.3 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.64 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in the United States.

2.02 EUR
1.64 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.76 EUR (5.42 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.96 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in the United States.

4.76 EUR
3.96 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURGBPUSD

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 14.29 EUR (16.25 USD) in the United Kingdom and 15.83 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

14.29 EUR
15.83 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 50.61 EUR (57.54 USD) in the United Kingdom and 86.42 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

50.61 EUR
86.42 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 13.83 EUR (15.72 USD) in the United Kingdom and 33.42 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

13.83 EUR
33.42 EUR

Flats for rent

EURGBPUSD

United Kingdom vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.34 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 2434 EUR (2767.9 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3343 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

2 434 EUR
3 343 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 1725 EUR (1961.69 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2093 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

1 725 EUR
2 093 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 4339 EUR (4933.06 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6239 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

4 339 EUR
6 239 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 2927 EUR (3328.02 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3613 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19% lower in the United Kingdom.

2 927 EUR
3 613 EUR

Flats for sale

EURGBPUSD

United Kingdom vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.11 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 14324 EUR (16285.72 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12558 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 12.3% lower in the United States.

14 324 EUR
12 558 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 8744 EUR (9941.71 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8158 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in the United States.

8 744 EUR
8 158 EUR

Salary

EURGBPUSD

United Kingdom vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 1.46 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3612 EUR (4107.24 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5274 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 31.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

3 612 EUR
5 274 EUR

Hotels

EURGBPUSD

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

One star

141 EUR
91.2 EUR

Two stars

108 EUR
129 EUR

Three stars

112 EUR
172 EUR

Four stars

146 EUR
222 EUR

Five stars

371 EUR
529 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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