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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 21.88 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States and 10.15 PLN (2.71 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

21.88 PLN
10.15 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 8.95 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States and 6.38 PLN (1.7 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 28.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

8.95 PLN
6.38 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 78.63 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States and 52.41 PLN (13.99 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

78.63 PLN
52.41 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 67.43 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 45.22 PLN (12.07 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

67.43 PLN
45.22 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 65.26 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States and 34.12 PLN (9.11 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 47.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

65.26 PLN
34.12 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 59.94 PLN (16 USD) in the United States and 66.08 PLN (17.64 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 9.3% lower in the United States.

59.94 PLN
66.08 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.03 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States and 10.05 PLN (2.68 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

12.03 PLN
10.05 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 17.76 PLN (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 13.06 PLN (3.49 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 26.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

17.76 PLN
13.06 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.72 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States and 11.96 PLN (3.19 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

14.72 PLN
11.96 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 93.62 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 110.93 PLN (29.61 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in the United States.

93.62 PLN
110.93 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.64 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States and 4.37 PLN (1.17 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

10.64 PLN
4.37 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 16 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States and 5.83 PLN (1.56 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

16.00 PLN
5.83 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 62.6 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States and 31.56 PLN (8.42 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 49.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

62.60 PLN
31.56 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.68 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States and 5.83 PLN (1.56 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 19.7% lower in the United States.

4.68 PLN
5.83 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.61 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States and 5.53 PLN (1.48 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 62.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

14.61 PLN
5.53 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 19.97 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States and 10 PLN (2.67 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 49.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

19.97 PLN
10.00 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 15.96 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States and 5.58 PLN (1.49 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 65% lower in the United Kingdom.

15.96 PLN
5.58 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 30.79 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States and 9.09 PLN (2.43 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

30.79 PLN
9.09 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 33.64 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 72.04 PLN (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in the United States.

33.64 PLN
72.04 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.41 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States and 12.16 PLN (3.25 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 48.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

23.41 PLN
12.16 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.37 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States and 5.78 PLN (1.54 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 38.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

9.37 PLN
5.78 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. United Kingdom - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.12 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 19.56 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States and 17.23 PLN (4.6 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 11.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

19.56 PLN
17.23 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.49 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States and 9.04 PLN (2.41 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 13.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

10.49 PLN
9.04 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 29.97 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 30.15 PLN (8.05 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 0.6% lower in the United States.

29.97 PLN
30.15 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 37.46 PLN (10 USD) in the United States and 25.12 PLN (6.71 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

37.46 PLN
25.12 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 44.96 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 35.17 PLN (9.39 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

44.96 PLN
35.17 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 374.63 PLN (100 USD) in the United States and 351.73 PLN (93.89 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 6.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

374.63 PLN
351.73 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 93.66 PLN (25 USD) in the United States and 75.37 PLN (20.12 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 19.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

93.66 PLN
75.37 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 8.24 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States and 6.93 PLN (1.85 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

8.24 PLN
6.93 PLN

Fuel

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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 3.55 PLN (0.95 USD) in the United States and 6.78 PLN (1.81 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in the United States.

3.55 PLN
6.78 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.44 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States and 6.55 PLN (1.75 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in the United States.

3.44 PLN
6.55 PLN

LPG 1L

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5.27 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. United Kingdom - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.55 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 483.27 PLN (129 USD) in the United States and 791.39 PLN (211.25 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 38.9% lower in the United States.

483.27 PLN
791.39 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.3 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States and 13.06 PLN (3.49 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 21.1% lower in the United States.

10.30 PLN
13.06 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 112.39 PLN (30 USD) in the United States and 144.71 PLN (38.63 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 22.3% lower in the United States.

112.39 PLN
144.71 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 6.97 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States and 8.54 PLN (2.28 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 18.4% lower in the United States.

6.97 PLN
8.54 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 16.86 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States and 20.1 PLN (5.37 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 16.1% lower in the United States.

16.86 PLN
20.10 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 67.43 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 60.3 PLN (16.1 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 10.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

67.43 PLN
60.30 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 368.11 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States and 213.5 PLN (56.99 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 42% lower in the United Kingdom.

368.11 PLN
213.50 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 142.36 PLN (38 USD) in the United States and 58.34 PLN (15.57 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 59% lower in the United Kingdom.

142.36 PLN
58.34 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. United Kingdom - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.35 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 14238 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 10269 PLN (2741.27 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 27.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

14 238 PLN
10 269 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 8917 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 7278 PLN (1942.81 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 18.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

8 917 PLN
7 278 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 26576 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 18303 PLN (4885.59 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 31.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

26 576 PLN
18 303 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 15388 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 12348 PLN (3295.99 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 19.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

15 388 PLN
12 348 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. United Kingdom - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.1 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 53489 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 60423 PLN (16129 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 11.5% lower in the United States.

53 489 PLN
60 423 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 34747 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 36886 PLN (9846.04 USD) in the United Kingdom. The price of this product is 5.8% lower in the United States.

34 747 PLN
36 886 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. United Kingdom - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.47 times higher than in the United Kingdom.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 22466 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 15239 PLN (4067.71 USD) in the United Kingdom. The average salary is 32.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

22 466 PLN
15 239 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

389 PLN
599 PLN

Two stars

548 PLN
458 PLN

Three stars

731 PLN
478 PLN

Four stars

945 PLN
621 PLN

Five stars

2 252 PLN
1 579 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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