Cost of Living Comparison Between Belfast and London 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in London is 27.9% higher than in Belfast (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in London is 68.4% higher than in Belfast | |
| Rent Prices in London are 178.4% higher than in Belfast | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 7.1% higher than in Belfast | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 17.9% higher than in Belfast | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 1.9% lower than in Belfast | |
Restaurants | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 19.00 £ | 20.00 £ | +5.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 75.00 £ | 80.00 £ | +6.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.25 £ | 8.00 £ | +10.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.50 £ | 6.50 £ | +18.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 £ | 5.50 £ | +10.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.38 £ | 3.62 £ | +7.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.74 £ | 2.05 £ | +17.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.42 £ | 1.62 £ | +14.4 % |
Markets | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.09 £ | 4.96 £ | -2.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.20 £ | 1.41 £ | +17.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.73 £ | 0.92 £ | +26.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.73 £ | 3.19 £ | +16.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.51 £ | 3.41 £ | +35.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.85 £ | 3.39 £ | +18.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.46 £ | 5.52 £ | +23.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.03 £ | 1.17 £ | +13.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.67 £ | 0.60 £ | -10.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.82 £ | 1.18 £ | +43.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.09 £ | 1.46 £ | +34.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.65 £ | 0.58 £ | -11.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.40 £ | 0.53 £ | +31.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.85 £ | 0.97 £ | +14.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.23 £ | 1.27 £ | +3.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.80 £ | 9.50 £ | +21.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.77 £ | 2.09 £ | +18.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.31 £ | 2.44 £ | +5.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 13.25 £ | 15.00 £ | +13.2 % |
Transportation | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 £ | 2.80 £ | +12.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 60.00 £ | 200.00 £ | +233.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 £ | 4.50 £ | +12.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 £ | 3.13 £ | +4.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 14.70 £ | 30.00 £ | +104.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.82 £ | 5.72 £ | -1.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,285.00 £ | 27,280.00 £ | -3.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,116.25 £ | 25,860.62 £ | +7.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 126.36 £ | 291.61 £ | +130.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 11.11 £ | 15.49 £ | +39.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.27 £ | 31.23 £ | -0.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.20 £ | 45.94 £ | +38.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 12.00 £ | 14.35 £ | +19.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.00 £ | 15.00 £ | +66.7 % |
Childcare | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,033.33 £ | 1,840.34 £ | +78.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 5,750.00 £ | 20,054.76 £ | +248.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 64.86 £ | 82.16 £ | +26.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 35.00 £ | 39.57 £ | +13.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 71.43 £ | 89.16 £ | +24.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 60.43 £ | 99.29 £ | +64.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 900.00 £ | 2,131.63 £ | +136.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 662.50 £ | 1,605.16 £ | +142.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,328.57 £ | 4,422.97 £ | +232.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,066.67 £ | 2,858.97 £ | +168.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 202.16 £ | 1,292.57 £ | +539.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 153.29 £ | 739.22 £ | +382.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,114.31 £ | 3,492.91 £ | +65.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.68 | 5.51 | -3.1 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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| Cost of Living in Londonderry | 71.05 miles |
Cities near London: | Cost of Living in Westminster | 2.09 miles |
| Cost of Living in Southwark | 3.41 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ealing | 10.41 miles |
| Cost of Living in Croydon | 11.15 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kingston upon Thames | 11.19 miles |
| Cost of Living in Barnet | 16.17 miles |
| Cost of Living in Watford | 20.33 miles |
| Cost of Living in Slough | 22.72 miles |
| Cost of Living in Harlow | 24.88 miles |
| Cost of Living in Welwyn Garden City | 25.71 miles |