Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Cambridge 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Cambridge is 14.9% lower than in London (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Cambridge is 25.3% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Cambridge are 38.4% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Cambridge are 16.6% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Cambridge are 3.9% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Cambridge is 17.1% higher than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Cambridge Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 £ | 15.00 £ | -25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 £ | 70.00 £ | -12.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 £ | 7.69 £ | -3.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.50 £ | 5.50 £ | -15.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.50 £ | 4.50 £ | -18.2 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.60 £ | 3.44 £ | -4.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.01 £ | 1.90 £ | -5.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.59 £ | 1.57 £ | -0.8 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Cambridge Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.95 £ | 5.19 £ | +4.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.40 £ | 1.52 £ | +8.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.94 £ | 0.75 £ | -20.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.20 £ | 3.18 £ | -0.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.46 £ | 3.19 £ | -8.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.42 £ | 3.34 £ | -2.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.52 £ | 6.93 £ | +25.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.20 £ | 1.11 £ | -7.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.60 £ | 0.68 £ | +14.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.20 £ | 1.07 £ | -11.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.50 £ | 1.21 £ | -19.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.57 £ | 0.53 £ | -7.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.53 £ | 0.58 £ | +9.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.97 £ | 1.10 £ | +13.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.30 £ | 0.81 £ | -37.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.50 £ | 8.50 £ | -10.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.13 £ | 2.03 £ | -4.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.44 £ | 2.53 £ | +3.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.00 £ | 12.25 £ | -18.3 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Cambridge Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.80 £ | 2.70 £ | -3.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 200.00 £ | 62.50 £ | -68.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 £ | 4.00 £ | -11.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.13 £ | 2.10 £ | -33.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 £ | 18.00 £ | -40.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.72 £ | 5.98 £ | +4.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,955.00 £ | 28,285.00 £ | +4.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,860.62 £ | 32,750.00 £ | +26.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Cambridge Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 291.61 £ | 235.55 £ | -19.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 15.14 £ | 11.33 £ | -25.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.23 £ | 28.40 £ | -9.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Cambridge Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 45.61 £ | 37.03 £ | -18.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.35 £ | 8.00 £ | -44.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 £ | 12.00 £ | -20.0 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Cambridge Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,840.34 £ | 1,551.67 £ | -15.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,054.76 £ | 12,333.33 £ | -38.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Cambridge Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 82.36 £ | 85.00 £ | +3.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 39.57 £ | 38.57 £ | -2.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 88.67 £ | 74.38 £ | -16.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 97.93 £ | 90.83 £ | -7.2 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Cambridge Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,131.63 £ | 1,416.67 £ | -33.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,611.23 £ | 1,105.22 £ | -31.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,422.97 £ | 2,444.44 £ | -44.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,858.97 £ | 1,829.50 £ | -36.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Cambridge Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,292.57 £ | 612.38 £ | -52.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 739.22 £ | 463.00 £ | -37.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Cambridge Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,507.52 £ | 3,066.71 £ | -12.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.51 | 5.83 | +5.8 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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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 Cambridge: | Cost of Living in Bishops Stortford | 27.33 miles |
| 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 |