Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Bath 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Bath is 20.8% lower than in London (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Bath is 31.1% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Bath are 43.9% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Bath are 23.3% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Bath are 14.3% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Bath is 13.5% higher than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Bath Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 £ | 15.00 £ | -25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 £ | 60.00 £ | -25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 £ | 6.71 £ | -16.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.50 £ | 4.80 £ | -26.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.50 £ | 4.75 £ | -13.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.62 £ | 3.04 £ | -16.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.05 £ | 1.87 £ | -8.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.64 £ | 1.15 £ | -29.7 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Bath Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.96 £ | 4.21 £ | -15.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.41 £ | 1.06 £ | -24.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.92 £ | 0.57 £ | -38.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.19 £ | 2.46 £ | -22.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.41 £ | 3.45 £ | +1.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.39 £ | 3.15 £ | -6.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.52 £ | 4.55 £ | -17.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.17 £ | 0.98 £ | -15.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.60 £ | 0.46 £ | -23.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.18 £ | 1.21 £ | +2.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.46 £ | 1.06 £ | -27.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.58 £ | 0.44 £ | -23.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.53 £ | 0.48 £ | -9.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.97 £ | 0.68 £ | -29.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.27 £ | 1.21 £ | -5.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.50 £ | 8.00 £ | -15.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.09 £ | 1.85 £ | -11.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.44 £ | 2.17 £ | -10.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.00 £ | 13.00 £ | -13.3 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Bath Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.80 £ | 2.25 £ | -19.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 200.00 £ | 81.00 £ | -59.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 £ | 2.80 £ | -37.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.13 £ | 2.20 £ | -29.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 £ | 18.00 £ | -40.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.72 £ | 5.62 £ | -1.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,280.00 £ | 26,000.00 £ | -4.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,860.62 £ | 21,398.00 £ | -17.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Bath Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 291.61 £ | 260.04 £ | -10.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 15.49 £ | 11.40 £ | -26.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.23 £ | 29.44 £ | -5.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Bath Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 45.94 £ | 39.33 £ | -14.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.35 £ | 13.50 £ | -5.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 £ | 10.00 £ | -33.3 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Bath Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,840.34 £ | 1,166.67 £ | -36.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,054.76 £ | 12,000.00 £ | -40.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Bath Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 82.16 £ | 62.78 £ | -23.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 39.57 £ | 21.25 £ | -46.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 89.16 £ | 76.92 £ | -13.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 99.29 £ | 82.75 £ | -16.7 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Bath Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,131.63 £ | 1,066.67 £ | -50.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,605.16 £ | 650.00 £ | -59.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,422.97 £ | 2,433.33 £ | -45.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,858.97 £ | 2,033.33 £ | -28.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Bath Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,292.57 £ | 495.48 £ | -61.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 739.22 £ | 322.06 £ | -56.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Bath Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,492.91 £ | 2,733.33 £ | -21.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.51 | 5.90 | +7.2 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 913 | 15 |
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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 |
Cities near Bath: | Cost of Living in Bristol | 12.87 miles |
| Cost of Living in Swindon | 36.13 miles |
| Cost of Living in Yeovil | 40.18 miles |
| Cost of Living in Newport | 42.00 miles |
| Cost of Living in Gloucester | 47.45 miles |
| Cost of Living in Cheltenham | 55.05 miles |
| Cost of Living in Cardiff | 56.62 miles |
| Cost of Living in Southampton | 66.17 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oxford | 69.71 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bournemouth | 70.29 miles |