Cost of living in London (United Kingdom) is 63% more expensive than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States)
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| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in London (United Kingdom) is 10% cheaper than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| London | Tallahassee, Florida | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £14 ($17) | $14 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 ($8) | $9 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.37 ($4.12) | $4.76 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.95 ($1.16) | $1.17 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.55 ($4.34) | $4.46 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.08 ($2.54) | $4.02 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.23 ($5.18) | $5.45 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.92 ($2.35) | $3.91 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.85 ($1.03) | $1.85 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.86 ($2.27) | $3.50 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 ($10) | $14 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.08 ($2.54) | $2.21 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.98 ($1.20) | $1.59 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 68% more expensive than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| London | Tallahassee, Florida | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,968 ($3,633) | $1,498 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,986 ($2,431) | $1,149 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £210 ($257) | $226 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,775 ($2,172) | $1,120 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,324 ($1,620) | $838 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £145 ($177) | $136 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 ($32) | $47 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £282 ($345) | $279 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £74 ($91) | $83 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 ($8) | $14 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £14 ($17) | $20 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £66 ($80) | $43 | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £36 ($44) | $57 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £80 ($99) | $105 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £91 ($112) | $98 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 217% | |||
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 217% more expensive than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £22,979 ($28,129) | $27,464 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.68 ($2.06) | $0.85 | + 141% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £151 ($185) | $37 | + 406% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £20 ($24) | $15 | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 19% cheaper than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.07 ($4.98) | $8 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £10 ($13) | $24 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £109 ($134) | $115 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.82 ($3.46) | $6 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.59 ($1.95) | $4.35 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.42 ($5.41) | $5.16 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.13 ($2.61) | $3.09 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.72 ($2.11) | $1.91 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £19 ($24) | $21 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 28% more expensive than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| London | Tallahassee, Florida | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £43 ($52) | $39 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £25 ($31) | $30 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £195 ($238) | $72 | + 230% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £74 ($91) | $72 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £12 ($15) | $9 | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.53 ($4.32) | $4.48 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.98 ($7) | $4.34 | + 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £632 ($774) | $463 | + 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 ($0.13) | $0.36 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £52 ($64) | $27 | + 142% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £14 ($17) | $6 | + 158% | |
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TOTAL | + 63% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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