Cost of Living Comparison Between Cambridge and London 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in London is 17.5% higher than in Cambridge (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in London is 33.9% higher than in Cambridge | |
| Rent Prices in London are 62.2% higher than in Cambridge | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 19.9% higher than in Cambridge | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 4.0% higher than in Cambridge | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 14.3% lower than in Cambridge | |
Restaurants | Cambridge Edit |
London Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | 20.00 £ | +33.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.00 £ | 80.00 £ | +14.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.69 £ | 8.00 £ | +4.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.50 £ | 6.50 £ | +18.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.50 £ | 5.50 £ | +22.2 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.44 £ | 3.60 £ | +4.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.90 £ | 2.01 £ | +5.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.57 £ | 1.59 £ | +0.8 % |
Markets | Cambridge Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.19 £ | 4.95 £ | -4.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.52 £ | 1.40 £ | -8.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.75 £ | 0.94 £ | +25.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.18 £ | 3.20 £ | +0.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.19 £ | 3.46 £ | +8.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.34 £ | 3.42 £ | +2.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.93 £ | 5.52 £ | -20.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.11 £ | 1.20 £ | +8.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.68 £ | 0.60 £ | -12.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.07 £ | 1.20 £ | +12.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.21 £ | 1.50 £ | +24.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.53 £ | 0.57 £ | +8.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.58 £ | 0.53 £ | -8.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.10 £ | 0.97 £ | -11.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.81 £ | 1.30 £ | +59.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.50 £ | 9.50 £ | +11.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.03 £ | 2.13 £ | +4.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.53 £ | 2.44 £ | -3.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 12.25 £ | 15.00 £ | +22.4 % |
Transportation | Cambridge Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.70 £ | 2.80 £ | +3.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 62.50 £ | 200.00 £ | +220.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 £ | 4.50 £ | +12.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.10 £ | 3.13 £ | +49.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 18.00 £ | 30.00 £ | +66.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.98 £ | 5.72 £ | -4.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,285.00 £ | 26,955.00 £ | -4.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,750.00 £ | 25,860.62 £ | -21.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Cambridge Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 235.55 £ | 291.61 £ | +23.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 11.33 £ | 15.14 £ | +33.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 28.40 £ | 31.23 £ | +10.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Cambridge Edit |
London Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.03 £ | 45.61 £ | +23.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 8.00 £ | 14.35 £ | +79.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 £ | 15.00 £ | +25.0 % |
Childcare | Cambridge Edit |
London Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,551.67 £ | 1,840.34 £ | +18.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 12,333.33 £ | 20,054.76 £ | +62.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Cambridge Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 85.00 £ | 82.36 £ | -3.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 38.57 £ | 39.57 £ | +2.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 74.38 £ | 88.67 £ | +19.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 90.83 £ | 97.93 £ | +7.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Cambridge Edit |
London Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,416.67 £ | 2,131.63 £ | +50.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,105.22 £ | 1,611.23 £ | +45.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,444.44 £ | 4,422.97 £ | +80.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,829.50 £ | 2,858.97 £ | +56.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Cambridge Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 612.38 £ | 1,292.57 £ | +111.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 463.00 £ | 739.22 £ | +59.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Cambridge Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,066.71 £ | 3,522.00 £ | +14.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.83 | 5.51 | -5.5 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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| Cost of Living in Bedford | 32.97 miles |
| Cost of Living in Welwyn Garden City | 35.92 miles |
| Cost of Living in Harlow | 36.19 miles |
| Cost of Living in Luton | 37.87 miles |
| Cost of Living in Peterborough | 39.56 miles |
| Cost of Living in Barnet | 47.08 miles |
| Cost of Living in Colchester | 47.28 miles |
| Cost of Living in Corby | 47.82 miles |
| Cost of Living in Milton Keynes | 50.73 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 |