Brexit and a handful of other factors have made the U.S. dollar about 12.1% more valuable in terms of Pounds since 2016. Clocking in at the top half of the price rankings for nearly all categories except for groceries and flights, the UK isn’t exactly a cheap getaway. But it is cheaper now than it usually is.
New York (JFK) — London (LGW)
$736.48*
Roundtrip, Economy, 1 passenger
Flight per 100/km:$13.23
DRINKS & DINING
$99.58
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
$15.57
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
$64.87
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
$6.49
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)
$4.54
Imported Beer (11.2 oz small bottle)
$4.80
Cappuccino (Regular)
$3.31
GROCERIES
$13.70
Milk(regular), (1 gallon)
$4.32
Loaf of Fresh White Bread(1 lb)
$1.11
Eggs(12)
$2.45
Local Cheese(1 lb)
$3.21
Apples(1 lb)
$1.06
Banana(1 lb)
$0.57
Oranges(1 lb)
$0.98
LOCAL TRANSIT
$7.22
One-way Ticket(Local Transport)
$3.11
Taxi 1 mile(Normal Tariff)
$4.11
RECREATION
$25.25
Tennis Court Rent(1 Hour on Weekend)
$12.28
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat
$12.97
SHOPPING
$273.48
1 Pair of Jeans(Levis 501 Or Similar)
$74.35
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store(Zara, H&M, …)
$38.67
1 Pair of Nike running Shoes(Mid-Range)
$77.90
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes
$82.56
ACCOMMODATION AVERAGE
$133.30
Hotels
$158.60
Airbnb
$108.00
*Flight prices were calculated by applying dollar per 100/km figures provided byKiwi.com‘s flight price index to the mileage from New York City’s JFK airport to the stated country’s capital. Total prices are estimates and may not be reflective of current available ticket costs.