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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 1.21 times less for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.89 EUR (3.4 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.29 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.89 EUR
6.29 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.67 EUR (1.97 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.14 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.67 EUR
2.14 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 12.02 EUR (14.16 USD) in the United Kingdom and 16.93 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29% lower in the United Kingdom.

12.02 EUR
16.93 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.85 EUR (11.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 15.28 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

9.85 EUR
15.28 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.42 EUR (8.74 USD) in the United Kingdom and 13.65 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

7.42 EUR
13.65 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 19.71 EUR (23.21 USD) in the United Kingdom and 16.13 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.2% lower in the United States.

19.71 EUR
16.13 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.77 EUR (3.26 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.84 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.77 EUR
2.84 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.22 EUR (4.97 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 6.1 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

4.22 EUR
6.10 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.45 EUR (4.07 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.23 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.4% lower in the United States.

3.45 EUR
3.23 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 25.14 EUR (29.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 21.22 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in the United States.

25.14 EUR
21.22 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.17 EUR (1.38 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.5 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.17 EUR
2.50 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.9 EUR (2.24 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.25 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.90 EUR
4.25 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 9.23 EUR (10.87 USD) in the United Kingdom and 14.57 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

9.23 EUR
14.57 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.51 EUR (1.78 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.35 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.6% lower in the United States.

1.51 EUR
1.35 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.55 EUR (1.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.4 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.55 EUR
3.40 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.67 EUR (3.14 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.86 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.67 EUR
4.86 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.39 EUR (1.64 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.18 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.39 EUR
3.18 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.16 EUR (2.54 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.02 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.16 EUR
7.02 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 16.33 EUR (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.62 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in the United States.

16.33 EUR
7.62 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.12 EUR (3.67 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.41 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.12 EUR
5.41 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.63 EUR (1.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.11 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.63 EUR
2.11 EUR

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.2 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 4.44 EUR (5.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.98 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

4.44 EUR
4.98 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.43 EUR (2.87 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.8 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.43 EUR
2.80 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.5 EUR (8.84 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.79 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in the United States.

7.50 EUR
6.79 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.85 EUR (8.07 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.19 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

6.85 EUR
10.19 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.27 EUR (10.92 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.19 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9% lower in the United Kingdom.

9.27 EUR
10.19 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 92.75 EUR (109.24 USD) in the United Kingdom and 118.86 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22% lower in the United Kingdom.

92.75 EUR
118.86 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 23.19 EUR (27.31 USD) in the United Kingdom and 22.07 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.8% lower in the United States.

23.19 EUR
22.07 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.53 EUR (1.8 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.16 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.53 EUR
2.16 EUR

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.96 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.64 EUR (1.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in the United States.

1.64 EUR
0.84 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.55 EUR (1.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49% lower in the United States.

1.55 EUR
0.79 EUR

LPG 1L

1.08 EUR
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Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.68 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 215.74 EUR (254.12 USD) in the United Kingdom and 112.07 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.1% lower in the United States.

215.74 EUR
112.07 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.48 EUR (4.1 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.46 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.3% lower in the United States.

3.48 EUR
2.46 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 34.78 EUR (40.97 USD) in the United Kingdom and 35.66 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

34.78 EUR
35.66 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.9 EUR (3.41 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.84 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in the United States.

2.90 EUR
1.84 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.1 EUR (6.01 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.24 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.9% lower in the United States.

5.10 EUR
4.24 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 17.39 EUR (20.48 USD) in the United Kingdom and 16.98 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.4% lower in the United States.

17.39 EUR
16.98 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 55.88 EUR (65.82 USD) in the United Kingdom and 133.95 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

55.88 EUR
133.95 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 20.81 EUR (24.51 USD) in the United Kingdom and 55.18 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

20.81 EUR
55.18 EUR

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.37 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 2571 EUR (3028.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3445 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

2 571 EUR
3 445 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 1918 EUR (2259.72 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2159 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

1 918 EUR
2 159 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 4778 EUR (5627.39 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6980 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

4 778 EUR
6 980 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 3189 EUR (3756.34 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4437 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

3 189 EUR
4 437 EUR

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.09 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 17589 EUR (20717.98 USD) in the United Kingdom and 14734 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.2% lower in the United States.

17 589 EUR
14 734 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 9782 EUR (11521.49 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10337 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

9 782 EUR
10 337 EUR

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 1.27 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3442 EUR (4054.55 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4368 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 21.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

3 442 EUR
4 368 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

136 EUR
88.1 EUR

Two stars

104 EUR
124 EUR

Three stars

108 EUR
166 EUR

Four stars

141 EUR
214 EUR

Five stars

358 EUR
510 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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