Cost of Living Comparison Between Leicester and London 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in London is 23.1% higher than in Leicester (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in London is 63.6% higher than in Leicester | |
| Rent Prices in London are 177.5% higher than in Leicester | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 39.0% higher than in Leicester | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 21.4% higher than in Leicester | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 14.7% higher than in Leicester | |
Restaurants | Leicester Edit |
London Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | 20.00 £ | +33.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 50.00 £ | 80.00 £ | +60.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.00 £ | 8.00 £ | +14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.50 £ | 6.50 £ | +44.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.50 £ | 5.50 £ | +22.2 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.83 £ | 3.60 £ | +27.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.66 £ | 2.03 £ | +22.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.99 £ | 1.62 £ | +64.5 % |
Markets | Leicester Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.86 £ | 4.95 £ | +1.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.09 £ | 1.40 £ | +28.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.80 £ | 0.94 £ | +17.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.48 £ | 3.20 £ | +29.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.04 £ | 3.47 £ | -14.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.32 £ | 3.42 £ | +2.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 3.84 £ | 5.52 £ | +43.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.68 £ | 1.20 £ | +76.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.54 £ | 0.60 £ | +10.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.13 £ | 1.20 £ | +6.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.02 £ | 1.50 £ | +47.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.45 £ | 0.57 £ | +25.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.49 £ | 0.53 £ | +6.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.62 £ | 0.97 £ | +57.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.15 £ | 1.30 £ | +12.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 £ | 9.50 £ | +35.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.41 £ | 2.13 £ | -11.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.97 £ | 2.44 £ | +23.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 11.50 £ | 15.00 £ | +30.4 % |
Transportation | Leicester Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.10 £ | 2.80 £ | -9.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 54.00 £ | 200.00 £ | +270.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.20 £ | 4.50 £ | +40.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.75 £ | 3.13 £ | +78.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.00 £ | 30.00 £ | +100.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.56 £ | 5.72 £ | +2.9 % |
| 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) | 24,266.67 £ | 25,860.62 £ | +6.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Leicester Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 387.50 £ | 291.61 £ | -24.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 13.22 £ | 15.14 £ | +14.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 36.75 £ | 31.23 £ | -15.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Leicester Edit |
London Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 28.33 £ | 45.61 £ | +61.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 20.67 £ | 14.35 £ | -30.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.00 £ | 15.00 £ | +50.0 % |
Childcare | Leicester Edit |
London Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 557.12 £ | 1,840.34 £ | +230.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 25,000.00 £ | 20,054.76 £ | -19.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Leicester Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 60.80 £ | 82.36 £ | +35.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 31.25 £ | 39.57 £ | +26.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 96.65 £ | 88.67 £ | -8.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 86.67 £ | 99.29 £ | +14.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Leicester Edit |
London Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 815.00 £ | 2,131.63 £ | +161.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 766.67 £ | 1,611.23 £ | +110.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,266.67 £ | 4,422.97 £ | +249.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,100.00 £ | 2,858.97 £ | +159.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Leicester Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 232.26 £ | 1,292.57 £ | +456.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 167.22 £ | 739.22 £ | +342.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Leicester Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,877.84 £ | 3,522.24 £ | +87.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.90 | 5.51 | -6.7 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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| Cost of Living in Coventry | 27.08 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nottingham | 28.01 miles |
| Cost of Living in Northampton | 39.08 miles |
| Cost of Living in Peterborough | 41.03 miles |
| Cost of Living in Solihull | 41.58 miles |
| Cost of Living in Birmingham | 45.17 miles |
| Cost of Living in Milton Keynes | 55.52 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wolverhampton | 57.53 miles |
| Cost of Living in Stoke-on-Trent | 63.26 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 |