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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 1.23 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in the United Kingdom.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 7.41 USD in the United States and 3.34 USD in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

7.41 USD
3.34 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.52 USD in the United States and 1.93 USD in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 23.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.52 USD
1.93 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 19.94 USD in the United States and 13.9 USD in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

19.94 USD
13.90 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 18 USD in the United States and 11.39 USD in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 36.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

18.00 USD
11.39 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 16.08 USD in the United States and 8.58 USD in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

16.08 USD
8.58 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 19 USD in the United States and 22.79 USD in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 16.6% lower in the United States.

19.00 USD
22.79 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 3.34 USD in the United States and 3.2 USD in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 4.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.34 USD
3.20 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 7.19 USD for 12 eggs in the United States and 4.88 USD in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

7.19 USD
4.88 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.81 USD in the United States and 3.99 USD in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 4.5% lower in the United States.

3.81 USD
3.99 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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

24.99 USD
29.61 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.94 USD in the United States and 1.35 USD in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 54.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.94 USD
1.35 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 5.01 USD in the United States and 2.2 USD in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

5.01 USD
2.20 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 17.16 USD in the United States and 10.67 USD in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 37.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

17.16 USD
10.67 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.59 USD in the United States and 1.74 USD in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 8.6% lower in the United States.

1.59 USD
1.74 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 4.01 USD in the United States and 1.8 USD in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

4.01 USD
1.80 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.72 USD in the United States and 3.08 USD in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

5.72 USD
3.08 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.74 USD in the United States and 1.61 USD in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 57% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.74 USD
1.61 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 8.27 USD in the United States and 2.49 USD in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 69.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

8.27 USD
2.49 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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

8.98 USD
19.23 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 6.37 USD in the United States and 3.61 USD in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

6.37 USD
3.61 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.49 USD in the United States and 1.89 USD in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 24.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.49 USD
1.89 USD

Restaurant

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United States vs. United Kingdom - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.23 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 5.86 USD in the United States and 5.13 USD in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 12.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

5.86 USD
5.13 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.3 USD in the United States and 2.81 USD in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 14.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.30 USD
2.81 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8 USD in the United States and 8.67 USD in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 7.7% lower in the United States.

8.00 USD
8.67 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12 USD in the United States and 7.92 USD in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 34% lower in the United Kingdom.

12.00 USD
7.92 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 12 USD in the United States and 10.72 USD in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 10.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

12.00 USD
10.72 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 140 USD in the United States and 107.23 USD in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 23.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

140.00 USD
107.23 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26 USD in the United States and 26.81 USD in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 3% lower in the United States.

26.00 USD
26.81 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.55 USD in the United States and 1.77 USD in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 30.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.55 USD
1.77 USD

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.99 USD in the United States and 1.93 USD in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 48.7% lower in the United States.

0.99 USD
1.93 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.93 USD in the United States and 1.83 USD in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 49.2% lower in the United States.

0.93 USD
1.83 USD

LPG 1L

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1.28 USD

Transportation

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United States vs. United Kingdom - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.65 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 132 USD in the United States and 249.42 USD in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in the United States.

132.00 USD
249.42 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.9 USD in the United States and 4.02 USD in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 27.9% lower in the United States.

2.90 USD
4.02 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 42 USD in the United States and 40.21 USD in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 4.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

42.00 USD
40.21 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.17 USD in the United States and 3.35 USD in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in the United States.

2.17 USD
3.35 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.99 USD in the United States and 5.9 USD in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in the United States.

4.99 USD
5.90 USD

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 20 USD in the United States and 20.1 USD in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 0.5% lower in the United States.

20.00 USD
20.10 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 157.77 USD in the United States and 64.6 USD in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

157.77 USD
64.60 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 65 USD in the United States and 24.06 USD in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 63% lower in the United Kingdom.

65.00 USD
24.06 USD

Flats for rent

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United States vs. United Kingdom - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.39 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 4058 USD in the United States and 2973 USD in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

4 058 USD
2 973 USD

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 2543 USD in the United States and 2218 USD in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 12.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

2 543 USD
2 218 USD

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 8221 USD in the United States and 5523 USD in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 32.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

8 221 USD
5 523 USD

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 5227 USD in the United States and 3687 USD in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 29.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

5 227 USD
3 687 USD

Flats for sale

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United States vs. United Kingdom - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.07 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 17355 USD in the United States and 20335 USD in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 14.7% lower in the United States.

17 355 USD
20 335 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 12176 USD in the United States and 11309 USD in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 7.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

12 176 USD
11 309 USD

Salary

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United States vs. United Kingdom - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.29 times higher than in the United Kingdom.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5145 USD in the United States and 3980 USD in the United Kingdom. The average salary is 22.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

5 145 USD
3 980 USD

Hotels

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

One star

104 USD
160 USD

Two stars

146 USD
122 USD

Three stars

195 USD
128 USD

Four stars

252 USD
166 USD

Five stars

601 USD
422 USD

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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