Cost of living in Maidstone

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Cost of living in Maidstone vs. United Kingdom overall average

Maidstone is 5.0% more expensive than United Kingdom overall.

Restaurants
pay 0.2% more in Maidstone
Groceries
pay 9.8% less in Maidstone
Transportation
pay 1.8% more in Maidstone
Housing
pay 15.3% more in Maidstone
Childcare
pay 21.0% more in Maidstone
Entertainment and Sports
pay 9.8% more in Maidstone
Clothing
pay 3.6% less in Maidstone

The cost of childcare, housing, entertainment and sports, transportation, and restaurants in Maidstone are more expensive than in United Kingdom. Expenses including groceries and clothing are lower in Maidstone.

Maidstone Cost of Living Breakdown
 
Cost
Range
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant $19.37
£14.97
$15.50 - $32.29
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
$8.39
£6.49
$7.75 - $9.04
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) $2.31
£1.78
$1.49 - $3.87

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Cost
Range
Bread
1 loaf
$1.31
£1.01
$0.77 - $3.23
Local cheese (8 oz) $4.63
£3.57
$3.36 - $6.46
Milk (1 gallon) $5.79
£4.48
$4.30 - $9.78

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Cost
Range
Gasoline (1 gallon) $6.97
£5.38
$6.94 - $8.07
Monthly public transit pass $117.92
£91.11
$77.49 - $193.73
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) $32,288.44
£24,947.60
$28,413.82 - $36,531.14

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Cost
Range
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
$35.52
£27.44
$32.29 - $54.24
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area $1,549.84
£1,197.48
$1,420.69 - $1,679.00
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center $1,226.96
£948.01
$1,162.38 - $1,291.54

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Cost
Range
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly $2,066.46
£1,596.65
$1,808.15 - $2,324.77
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters $19,373.06
£14,968.56
$19,373.06 - $19,373.06

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Cost
Range
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) $4.52
£3.49
$3.87 - $6.20
Cappuccino in mid-range area $3.36
£2.59
$2.58 - $5.17
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
$16.14
£12.47
$14.21 - $19.36

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Cost
Range
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
$69.10
£53.39
$38.75 - $103.32
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
$30.67
£23.70
$19.37 - $51.66
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
$87.18
£67.36
$38.75 - $142.07

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Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in United Kingdom to see the average cost of cities throughout United Kingdom, like Gloucester, Birmingham, Westminster, Luton, Huddersfield, and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Maidstone.

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