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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 26.87 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 12 PLN (3.31 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

26.87 PLN
12.00 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.14 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 6.94 PLN (1.91 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 24.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

9.14 PLN
6.94 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 72.3 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 49.97 PLN (13.78 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 30.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

72.30 PLN
49.97 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 65.27 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 40.96 PLN (11.3 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

65.27 PLN
40.96 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 58.31 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 30.84 PLN (8.51 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

58.31 PLN
30.84 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 68.9 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 81.92 PLN (22.59 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in the United States.

68.90 PLN
81.92 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.11 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 11.52 PLN (3.18 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 4.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

12.11 PLN
11.52 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 26.07 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 17.54 PLN (4.84 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 32.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

26.07 PLN
17.54 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.82 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 14.36 PLN (3.96 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 3.8% lower in the United States.

13.82 PLN
14.36 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 90.62 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 107.37 PLN (29.61 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in the United States.

90.62 PLN
107.37 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.66 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 4.87 PLN (1.34 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

10.66 PLN
4.87 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 18.17 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 7.9 PLN (2.18 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

18.17 PLN
7.90 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 62.22 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 38.36 PLN (10.58 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 38.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

62.22 PLN
38.36 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.77 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 6.26 PLN (1.73 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 7.8% lower in the United States.

5.77 PLN
6.26 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.54 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 6.46 PLN (1.78 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

14.54 PLN
6.46 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.74 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 11.08 PLN (3.06 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

20.74 PLN
11.08 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.56 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 5.78 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 57.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

13.56 PLN
5.78 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 29.99 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 8.96 PLN (2.47 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

29.99 PLN
8.96 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 32.56 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 69.73 PLN (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in the United States.

32.56 PLN
69.73 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.1 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 12.96 PLN (3.57 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

23.10 PLN
12.96 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.03 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 6.79 PLN (1.87 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 24.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

9.03 PLN
6.79 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. United Kingdom - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.24 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 21.25 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 18.46 PLN (5.09 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 13.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

21.25 PLN
18.46 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 11.97 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 10.12 PLN (2.79 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 15.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

11.97 PLN
10.12 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 29.01 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 31.18 PLN (8.6 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 7% lower in the United States.

29.01 PLN
31.18 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 43.51 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 28.48 PLN (7.85 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 34.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

43.51 PLN
28.48 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 43.51 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 38.55 PLN (10.63 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

43.51 PLN
38.55 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 507.66 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 385.52 PLN (106.32 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 24.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

507.66 PLN
385.52 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 94.28 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 96.38 PLN (26.58 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 2.2% lower in the United States.

94.28 PLN
96.38 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.25 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 6.36 PLN (1.75 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

9.25 PLN
6.36 PLN

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 3.57 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 6.99 PLN (1.93 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 48.9% lower in the United States.

3.57 PLN
6.99 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.37 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 6.63 PLN (1.83 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 49.2% lower in the United States.

3.37 PLN
6.63 PLN

LPG 1L

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4.63 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. United Kingdom - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.63 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 478.65 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 896.78 PLN (247.31 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in the United States.

478.65 PLN
896.78 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.52 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 14.46 PLN (3.99 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 27.2% lower in the United States.

10.52 PLN
14.46 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 152.3 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 144.57 PLN (39.87 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 5.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

152.30 PLN
144.57 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.87 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 12.05 PLN (3.32 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in the United States.

7.87 PLN
12.05 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 18.09 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 21.2 PLN (5.85 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 14.7% lower in the United States.

18.09 PLN
21.20 PLN

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 72.52 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 72.29 PLN (19.93 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 0.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

72.52 PLN
72.29 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 572.09 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 232.28 PLN (64.06 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

572.09 PLN
232.28 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 235.7 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 86.5 PLN (23.86 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 63.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

235.70 PLN
86.50 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. United Kingdom - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.4 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 14714 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 10689 PLN (2947.73 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 27.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

14 714 PLN
10 689 PLN

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 9222 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 7975 PLN (2199.22 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 13.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

9 222 PLN
7 975 PLN

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 29812 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 19859 PLN (5476.71 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 33.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

29 812 PLN
19 859 PLN

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 18953 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 13256 PLN (3655.76 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

18 953 PLN
13 256 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. United Kingdom - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.06 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 62932 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 73114 PLN (20163.25 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 13.9% lower in the United States.

62 932 PLN
73 114 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 44152 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 40660 PLN (11213.01 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 7.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

44 152 PLN
40 660 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. United Kingdom - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.3 times higher than in the United Kingdom.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 18657 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 14309 PLN (3945.99 USD) in the United Kingdom. The average salary is 23.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

18 657 PLN
14 309 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

376 PLN
580 PLN

Two stars

530 PLN
443 PLN

Three stars

708 PLN
463 PLN

Four stars

915 PLN
601 PLN

Five stars

2 179 PLN
1 529 PLN

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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