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

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

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United States vs. United Kingdom - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.27 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in the United Kingdom.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 4.96 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 2.35 EUR (2.77 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

4.96 EUR
2.35 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.03 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.48 EUR (1.74 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 27.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.03 EUR
1.48 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.82 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 12.16 EUR (14.32 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

17.82 EUR
12.16 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.28 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 10.49 EUR (12.36 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

15.28 EUR
10.49 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 14.79 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 7.91 EUR (9.32 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

14.79 EUR
7.91 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 13.58 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 15.33 EUR (18.06 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in the United States.

13.58 EUR
15.33 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.72 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 2.33 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 14.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.72 EUR
2.33 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.02 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 3.03 EUR (3.57 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 24.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

4.02 EUR
3.03 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.34 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 2.77 EUR (3.27 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.34 EUR
2.77 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.21 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 25.13 EUR (29.61 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in the United States.

21.21 EUR
25.13 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.41 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 1.01 EUR (1.19 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.41 EUR
1.01 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.62 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 1.35 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 62.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.62 EUR
1.35 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.18 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 7.32 EUR (8.62 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

14.18 EUR
7.32 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.06 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 1.35 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 21.5% lower in the United States.

1.06 EUR
1.35 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.31 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 1.28 EUR (1.51 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.31 EUR
1.28 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.52 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 2.32 EUR (2.73 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 48.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

4.52 EUR
2.32 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.62 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 1.29 EUR (1.52 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.62 EUR
1.29 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 6.98 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 2.11 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 69.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

6.98 EUR
2.11 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.62 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 16.32 EUR (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in the United States.

7.62 EUR
16.32 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.3 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 2.82 EUR (3.32 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

5.30 EUR
2.82 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.12 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 1.34 EUR (1.58 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.12 EUR
1.34 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. United Kingdom - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.1 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in the United Kingdom.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.43 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 4 EUR (4.71 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 9.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

4.43 EUR
4.00 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.38 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 2.1 EUR (2.47 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 11.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.38 EUR
2.10 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.79 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 6.99 EUR (8.24 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 2.9% lower in the United States.

6.79 EUR
6.99 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.49 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 5.83 EUR (6.87 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

8.49 EUR
5.83 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.19 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 8.16 EUR (9.61 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 19.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

10.19 EUR
8.16 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 84.88 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 81.58 EUR (96.12 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 3.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

84.88 EUR
81.58 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 21.22 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 17.48 EUR (20.6 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 17.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

21.22 EUR
17.48 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.87 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 1.61 EUR (1.89 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 13.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.87 EUR
1.61 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDGBP

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.8 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 1.54 EUR (1.81 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 48.1% lower in the United States.

0.80 EUR
1.54 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.78 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 1.48 EUR (1.75 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 47.3% lower in the United States.

0.78 EUR
1.48 EUR

LPG 1L

-
1.20 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. United Kingdom - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.59 times less for transportation in the United States than in the United Kingdom.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 109.49 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 183.56 EUR (216.27 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in the United States.

109.49 EUR
183.56 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.33 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 3.03 EUR (3.57 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in the United States.

2.33 EUR
3.03 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 25.46 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 33.57 EUR (39.55 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 24.2% lower in the United States.

25.46 EUR
33.57 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.58 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 1.98 EUR (2.33 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in the United States.

1.58 EUR
1.98 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.82 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 4.66 EUR (5.49 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 18% lower in the United States.

3.82 EUR
4.66 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 15.28 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 13.99 EUR (16.48 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 8.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

15.28 EUR
13.99 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 83.4 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 49.52 EUR (58.34 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 40.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

83.40 EUR
49.52 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 32.25 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 13.53 EUR (15.94 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 58% lower in the United Kingdom.

32.25 EUR
13.53 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. United Kingdom - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.32 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in the United Kingdom.

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 3226 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 2382 EUR (2806.36 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 26.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

3 226 EUR
2 382 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 2020 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 1688 EUR (1988.95 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 16.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

2 020 EUR
1 688 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 6021 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 4245 EUR (5001.61 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 29.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

6 021 EUR
4 245 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 3486 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 2864 EUR (3374.26 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 17.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

3 486 EUR
2 864 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. United Kingdom - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.13 times less for buying an apartment in the United States than in the United Kingdom.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 12119 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 14015 EUR (16512.01 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 13.5% lower in the United States.

12 119 EUR
14 015 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 7873 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 8556 EUR (10079.85 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 8% lower in the United States.

7 873 EUR
8 556 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. United Kingdom - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.44 times higher than in the United Kingdom.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5090 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 3535 EUR (4164.31 USD) in the United Kingdom. The average salary is 30.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

5 090 EUR
3 535 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

88.1 EUR
136 EUR

Two stars

124 EUR
104 EUR

Three stars

166 EUR
108 EUR

Four stars

214 EUR
141 EUR

Five stars

510 EUR
358 EUR

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

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