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🇬🇧 UK vs 🇺🇸 USA vs 🇦🇺 Australia — three countries with shared roots, but very different costs of living today.

They may speak the same language, but costs tell a different story. Let’s dive in. (All prices in USD)📊

💰 Net Salary
If you’re chasing take-home pay, the US comes out on top with an average of $4,316/month. Australia follows at $3,555, while the UK trails at $3,176.

🏠 Rent
Australia pulls ahead here, with average rent around $1,392 for a city-center 1-bed. The UK comes in close at $1,395, while the US is noticeably higher at $1,718. Of course, if you’re aiming for Sydney, London, or New York, expect $2,500+ — top cities, top prices.

🔌 Electricity
Bills hurt most in the UK, where electricity costs $0.40 per kWh — one of the highest rates in the world. The US averages $0.26, while Australia keeps things light at just $0.18, helped by strong solar adoption and local energy production.

🚬 Cigarettes
Australia charges $31 a pack, the UK is lower at $20, and the US comes in at just $10. That’s not a pricing error — it’s policy. Australia is actively pricing smoking out of reach.

🌐 Internet
Want to stay connected? Brits pay about $42/month, Australians $53, and Americans $72 — but that doesn’t always guarantee better service.

⛽ Gasoline
Driving costs vary wildly. In the UK, expect to pay $1.93 per liter — mostly due to heavy fuel taxes. The US sits at $1.18, and Australia leads again with just $0.90. That’s good news for road trippers down under.

🛍️ VAT / GST
The UK includes 20% VAT in most price tags. In Australia, it’s called GST — 10%, also included. The US is a bit trickier: sales tax varies by state, with some states like Oregon charging none at all. On average, it’s around 7.5%, and it’s usually added at checkout, not listed on the tag.

📱 iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB
Buying the latest iPhone? It’ll set you back $1,504 in the US, $1,641 in Australia, and a steep $1,811 in the UK. Blame VAT, import costs, and exchange rates.

Flat White, Americano, or English Breakfast tea — what’s your pick? ☕🍵

📌 Sources: Numbeo, Statista

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