Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Leicester 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Leicester is 19.3% lower than in London (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Leicester is 39.2% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Leicester are 64.2% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Leicester are 28.5% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Leicester are 18.1% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Leicester is 11.0% lower than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Leicester Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 £ | 15.00 £ | -25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 £ | 50.00 £ | -37.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 £ | 7.00 £ | -12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.50 £ | 4.50 £ | -30.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.50 £ | 4.50 £ | -18.2 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.61 £ | 2.83 £ | -21.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.05 £ | 1.66 £ | -19.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.61 £ | 0.99 £ | -38.5 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Leicester Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.95 £ | 4.86 £ | -1.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.40 £ | 1.09 £ | -22.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.94 £ | 0.80 £ | -14.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.19 £ | 2.48 £ | -22.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.46 £ | 4.04 £ | +16.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.42 £ | 3.32 £ | -2.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.52 £ | 3.84 £ | -30.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.20 £ | 0.68 £ | -43.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.60 £ | 0.54 £ | -9.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.20 £ | 1.13 £ | -5.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.50 £ | 1.02 £ | -32.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.57 £ | 0.45 £ | -20.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.53 £ | 0.49 £ | -6.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.97 £ | 0.62 £ | -36.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.30 £ | 1.15 £ | -11.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.50 £ | 7.00 £ | -26.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.13 £ | 2.41 £ | +13.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.44 £ | 1.97 £ | -19.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.00 £ | 11.50 £ | -23.3 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Leicester Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.80 £ | 3.10 £ | +10.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 200.00 £ | 54.00 £ | -73.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 £ | 3.20 £ | -28.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.13 £ | 1.75 £ | -44.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 £ | 15.00 £ | -50.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.72 £ | 5.56 £ | -2.9 % |
| 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 £ | 24,266.67 £ | -6.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Leicester Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 291.61 £ | 387.50 £ | +32.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 15.14 £ | 13.22 £ | -12.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.23 £ | 36.75 £ | +17.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Leicester Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 45.61 £ | 28.33 £ | -37.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.35 £ | 20.67 £ | +44.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 £ | 10.00 £ | -33.3 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Leicester Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,840.34 £ | 771.42 £ | -58.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,054.76 £ | 25,000.00 £ | +24.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Leicester Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 82.36 £ | 60.80 £ | -26.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 39.57 £ | 31.25 £ | -21.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 88.67 £ | 96.65 £ | +9.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 97.93 £ | 86.67 £ | -11.5 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Leicester Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,131.63 £ | 815.00 £ | -61.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,611.23 £ | 766.67 £ | -52.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,422.97 £ | 1,266.67 £ | -71.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,858.97 £ | 1,100.00 £ | -61.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Leicester Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,292.57 £ | 232.26 £ | -82.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 739.22 £ | 167.22 £ | -77.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Leicester Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,474.58 £ | 1,878.13 £ | -45.9 % |
| 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: | 922 | 39 |
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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 Leicester: | Cost of Living in Corby | 25.88 miles |
| 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 |