Interactive graphic reveals how much everything costs around the world from beer to rent and even trainers (and Britain ISN’T the most expensive for anything!)
- A 330ml bottle of beer costs £8.89 in Qatar, compared to £4.45 in Britain
- The Swiss pay around £40 more for a meal for two middle-class people
Despite the cost of living crisis, Britons are not facing the highest costs in the world for a range of goods and services, according to new research.
Although the costs of childcare, rent and cigarettes are among the most expensive in the world, there are still places that are worse off.
According to research from Numbeo, Compare the Market and Expensivity, a bottle of beer costs someone in Britain an average of £4.71, compared to £4.75 in the United States.
Instagram influencers in Qatar have to fork out £8.89, while people in South Africa have to pay £1.33.
It’s a similar situation for cigarettes. 20 Marlboros in Britain cost about £13, compared to 38p in Nigeria. However, Australians must pay £22.55.
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Petrol is another area where Brits can feel exploited with a liter of unleaded petrol averaging £1.54, double the price in the United States.
While in Libya a liter of fuel costs 2p, anyone willing to stay stuck in Hong Kong’s gridlock will find their wallet empty every time they fill up their car at £2.36 per litre.
For childcare, Britons pay an average of £1,239 per month, compared to £21.68 in Sri Lanka.
While milk in Jamaica is more than twice as expensive as in Britain, residents of the Caribbean pay £2.66 per litre, compared to £1.23 here.
The Swiss also top the list for a three-course meal for two in an average restaurant – costing £106, compared to £60 in Britain.
The Swiss are also the most expensive in terms of cinema tickets, running shoes and public transport.
Even for a simple loaf, Brits pay halfway between the most expensive and cheapest loaves, handing over an average of £1.21, compared to £2.80 in the United States or 12p in Algeria.
A bottle of beer costs around £4.75 in Britain, compared to £8.89 in Qatar