Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Portsmouth 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Portsmouth is 21.6% lower than in London (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Portsmouth is 38.0% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Portsmouth are 58.5% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Portsmouth are 28.6% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Portsmouth are 10.0% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Portsmouth is 2.5% higher than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Portsmouth Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 £ | 12.50 £ | -37.5 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 £ | 60.00 £ | -25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 £ | 6.39 £ | -20.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.50 £ | 4.50 £ | -30.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.50 £ | 3.50 £ | -36.4 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.61 £ | 3.47 £ | -3.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.02 £ | 1.85 £ | -8.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.54 £ | 1.29 £ | -16.3 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Portsmouth Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.97 £ | 4.79 £ | -3.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.41 £ | 1.01 £ | -28.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.92 £ | 1.19 £ | +28.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.14 £ | 3.04 £ | -3.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.52 £ | 2.74 £ | -22.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.40 £ | 2.36 £ | -30.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.52 £ | 4.94 £ | -10.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.20 £ | 1.30 £ | +7.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.60 £ | 0.75 £ | +24.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.20 £ | 1.00 £ | -17.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.51 £ | 1.81 £ | +20.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.58 £ | 0.59 £ | +1.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.53 £ | 0.60 £ | +12.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.00 £ | 0.75 £ | -25.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.33 £ | 1.35 £ | +1.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.50 £ | 8.25 £ | -13.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.13 £ | 1.56 £ | -26.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.44 £ | 1.36 £ | -44.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.00 £ | 12.50 £ | -16.7 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Portsmouth Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.80 £ | 3.00 £ | +7.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 200.00 £ | 63.00 £ | -68.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.75 £ | 2.40 £ | -49.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.13 £ | 2.27 £ | -27.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 £ | 13.80 £ | -54.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.72 £ | 5.49 £ | -4.1 % |
| 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) | 25,922.50 £ | 29,520.00 £ | +13.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Portsmouth Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 294.99 £ | 240.00 £ | -18.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 15.34 £ | 11.25 £ | -26.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.86 £ | 29.21 £ | -5.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Portsmouth Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 44.73 £ | 23.83 £ | -46.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.08 £ | 13.25 £ | -5.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 £ | 9.00 £ | -40.0 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Portsmouth Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,840.34 £ | 1,036.00 £ | -43.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,054.76 £ | 11,241.00 £ | -43.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Portsmouth Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 81.97 £ | 65.00 £ | -20.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 40.50 £ | 33.33 £ | -17.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 89.94 £ | 63.75 £ | -29.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 98.65 £ | 101.67 £ | +3.1 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Portsmouth Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,131.63 £ | 1,046.67 £ | -50.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,596.64 £ | 774.29 £ | -51.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,422.97 £ | 1,435.19 £ | -67.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,859.46 £ | 1,311.17 £ | -54.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Portsmouth Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,275.48 £ | 418.06 £ | -67.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 739.22 £ | ? | |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Portsmouth Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,700.11 £ | 2,353.50 £ | -36.4 % |
| 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: | 860 | 23 |
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| Cost of Living in Camberley | 48.13 miles |
| Cost of Living in Basingstoke | 49.23 miles |
| Cost of Living in Brighton | 49.67 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Crawley | 56.22 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kingston upon Thames | 64.45 miles |
| Cost of Living in Reading | 66.13 miles |