Cost of living in Basildon
Basildon, United Kingdom
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Cost of living in Basildon vs. United Kingdom overall average
Basildon is 2.1% more expensive than United Kingdom overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 17.2% more in Basildon
- Groceries
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pay 14.5% more in Basildon
- Transportation
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pay 14.4% less in Basildon
- Housing
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pay 4.4% more in Basildon
- Childcare
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pay 13.9% more in Basildon
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 3.7% more in Basildon
- Clothing
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pay 24.9% less in Basildon
The cost of restaurants, groceries, childcare, housing, and entertainment and sports in Basildon are more expensive than in United Kingdom. Expenses including clothing and transportation are lower in Basildon.
Basildon Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$16.79
£12.83
|
$12.92
-
$38.75
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.33
£7.90
|
$9.69
-
$12.92
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.91
£2.22
|
$1.55
-
$4.52
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.15
£1.64
|
$1.55
-
$2.84
|
Basildon - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.13
£1.62
|
$1.01
-
$5.42
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.49
£4.20
|
$3.23
-
$18.08
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.99
£4.58
|
$4.89
-
$9.78
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.87
£2.96
|
$3.10
-
$5.42
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.01
£1.54
|
$1.35
-
$7.03
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.25
£0.96
|
$0.94
-
$1.76
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.76
£0.58
|
$0.53
-
$1.76
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.56
£1.19
|
$0.59
-
$2.34
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.61
£1.23
|
$1.17
-
$1.76
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.94
£0.72
|
$0.38
-
$1.17
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.89
£0.68
|
$0.50
-
$1.17
|
Basildon - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$7.21
£5.51
|
$6.94
-
$8.75
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.87
£50.35
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$32,288.44
£24,681.57
|
$32,288.44
-
$36,531.14
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$13.85
£10.58
|
$13.59
-
$17.13
|
Basildon - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$32.72
£25.01
|
$29.71
-
$51.66
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,485.27
£1,135.35
|
$1,162.38
-
$1,808.15
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,097.81
£839.17
|
$1,033.23
-
$1,162.38
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$246.91
£188.74
|
$134.32
-
$543.21
|
Basildon - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$2,131.68
£1,629.48
|
$2,014.80
-
$2,389.34
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$15,928.96
£12,176.24
|
$3,874.61
-
$23,247.67
|
Basildon - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$7.10
£5.43
|
$6.00
-
$9.04
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.71
£2.84
|
$3.55
-
$6.46
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$18.08
£13.82
|
$15.43
-
$19.37
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$35.52
£27.15
|
$32.29
-
$38.75
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$15.50
£11.85
|
$11.62
-
$19.37
|
Basildon - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$73.19
£55.94
|
$32.29
-
$129.15
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$49.82
£38.08
|
$32.29
-
$77.49
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$38.75
£29.62
|
$38.75
-
$109.78
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$38.75
£29.62
|
$38.75
-
$154.98
|
Basildon - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in United Kingdom
to see the average cost of cities throughout United Kingdom, like
Exeter,
Leicester,
Manchester,
High Wycombe,
Harlow,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Basildon.
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