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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 26.88 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 12.25 PLN (3.38 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

26.88 PLN
12.25 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.14 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 7.09 PLN (1.95 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 22.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

9.14 PLN
7.09 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 72.32 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 51.03 PLN (14.07 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 29.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

72.32 PLN
51.03 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 65.28 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 41.83 PLN (11.53 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

65.28 PLN
41.83 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 58.32 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 31.5 PLN (8.68 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 46% lower in the United Kingdom.

58.32 PLN
31.50 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 68.91 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 83.66 PLN (23.07 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 17.6% lower in the United States.

68.91 PLN
83.66 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 11.76 PLN (3.24 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 2.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

12.11 PLN
11.76 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 26.08 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 17.91 PLN (4.94 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

26.08 PLN
17.91 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 14.67 PLN (4.04 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 5.8% lower in the United States.

13.82 PLN
14.67 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 90.64 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 107.39 PLN (29.61 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in the United States.

90.64 PLN
107.39 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.66 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 4.97 PLN (1.37 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

10.66 PLN
4.97 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 8.07 PLN (2.23 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

18.17 PLN
8.07 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 62.24 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 39.17 PLN (10.8 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 37.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

62.24 PLN
39.17 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.77 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 6.4 PLN (1.76 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 9.8% lower in the United States.

5.77 PLN
6.40 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.54 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 6.59 PLN (1.82 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

14.54 PLN
6.59 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.75 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 11.32 PLN (3.12 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

20.75 PLN
11.32 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.56 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 5.91 PLN (1.63 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

13.56 PLN
5.91 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 29.99 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 9.15 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

29.99 PLN
9.15 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 32.57 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 69.75 PLN (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in the United States.

32.57 PLN
69.75 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.1 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 13.24 PLN (3.65 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

23.10 PLN
13.24 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 6.94 PLN (1.91 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

9.03 PLN
6.94 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. United Kingdom - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.21 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 18.85 PLN (5.2 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 11.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

21.25 PLN
18.85 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 10.33 PLN (2.85 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 13.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

11.97 PLN
10.33 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 29.02 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 31.84 PLN (8.78 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 8.9% lower in the United States.

29.02 PLN
31.84 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 43.52 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 29.08 PLN (8.02 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 33.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

43.52 PLN
29.08 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 43.52 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 39.37 PLN (10.85 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

43.52 PLN
39.37 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 507.77 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 393.7 PLN (108.55 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 22.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

507.77 PLN
393.70 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 94.3 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 98.42 PLN (27.14 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 4.2% lower in the United States.

94.30 PLN
98.42 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 6.5 PLN (1.79 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

9.25 PLN
6.50 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 1.67 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 478.76 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 915.79 PLN (252.5 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 47.7% lower in the United States.

478.76 PLN
915.79 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 14.76 PLN (4.07 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 28.7% lower in the United States.

10.52 PLN
14.76 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 152.33 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 147.64 PLN (40.71 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 3.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

152.33 PLN
147.64 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.87 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 12.3 PLN (3.39 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 36% lower in the United States.

7.87 PLN
12.30 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 18.1 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 21.65 PLN (5.97 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 16.4% lower in the United States.

18.10 PLN
21.65 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 72.54 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 73.82 PLN (20.35 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 1.7% lower in the United States.

72.54 PLN
73.82 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 572.22 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 237.2 PLN (65.4 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

572.22 PLN
237.20 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 235.75 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 88.34 PLN (24.36 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

235.75 PLN
88.34 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. United Kingdom - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.38 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 14717 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 10915 PLN (3009.56 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 25.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

14 717 PLN
10 915 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 9224 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 8144 PLN (2245.34 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 11.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

9 224 PLN
8 144 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 29819 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 20280 PLN (5591.58 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 32% lower in the United Kingdom.

29 819 PLN
20 280 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 18957 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 13537 PLN (3732.44 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

18 957 PLN
13 537 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. United Kingdom - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.08 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 62946 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 74665 PLN (20586.14 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in the United States.

62 946 PLN
74 665 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 44162 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 41522 PLN (11448.18 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 6% lower in the United Kingdom.

44 162 PLN
41 522 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. United Kingdom - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.28 times higher than in the United Kingdom.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 18661 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 14612 PLN (4028.75 USD) in the United Kingdom. The average salary is 21.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

18 661 PLN
14 612 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

531 PLN
443 PLN

Three stars

708 PLN
463 PLN

Four stars

915 PLN
601 PLN

Five stars

2 180 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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