Cost of Living Comparison Between Portsmouth and London 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in London is 28.2% higher than in Portsmouth (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in London is 61.8% higher than in Portsmouth | |
| Rent Prices in London are 141.4% higher than in Portsmouth | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 40.2% higher than in Portsmouth | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 11.4% higher than in Portsmouth | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 3.4% lower than in Portsmouth | |
Restaurants | Portsmouth Edit |
London Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.50 £ | 20.00 £ | +60.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 £ | 80.00 £ | +33.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 6.39 £ | 8.00 £ | +25.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.50 £ | 6.50 £ | +44.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.50 £ | 5.50 £ | +57.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.47 £ | 3.64 £ | +5.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.85 £ | 2.05 £ | +10.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.29 £ | 1.52 £ | +18.0 % |
Markets | Portsmouth Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.79 £ | 4.96 £ | +3.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.01 £ | 1.44 £ | +42.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.19 £ | 0.92 £ | -22.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.04 £ | 3.12 £ | +2.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.74 £ | 3.50 £ | +27.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.36 £ | 3.43 £ | +45.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.94 £ | 5.64 £ | +14.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.30 £ | 1.19 £ | -8.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.75 £ | 0.61 £ | -18.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.00 £ | 1.18 £ | +18.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.81 £ | 1.52 £ | -15.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.59 £ | 0.58 £ | -0.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.60 £ | 0.54 £ | -9.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.75 £ | 0.99 £ | +32.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.35 £ | 1.31 £ | -2.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.25 £ | 9.50 £ | +15.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.56 £ | 2.09 £ | +33.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.36 £ | 2.47 £ | +81.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 12.50 £ | 15.00 £ | +20.0 % |
Transportation | Portsmouth Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 £ | 2.80 £ | -6.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 63.00 £ | 200.00 £ | +217.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.40 £ | 4.50 £ | +87.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.27 £ | 3.22 £ | +41.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 13.80 £ | 30.00 £ | +117.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.49 £ | 5.73 £ | +4.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,285.00 £ | 28,000.00 £ | -1.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,520.00 £ | 26,466.92 £ | -10.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Portsmouth Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 240.00 £ | 298.80 £ | +24.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 11.25 £ | 15.50 £ | +37.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.21 £ | 30.74 £ | +5.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Portsmouth Edit |
London Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23.83 £ | 46.07 £ | +93.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 13.25 £ | 14.35 £ | +8.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.00 £ | 15.00 £ | +66.7 % |
Childcare | Portsmouth Edit |
London Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,036.00 £ | 1,853.11 £ | +78.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 11,241.00 £ | 20,143.18 £ | +79.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Portsmouth Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 65.00 £ | 83.49 £ | +28.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 33.33 £ | 40.76 £ | +22.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 63.75 £ | 90.49 £ | +41.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 101.67 £ | 100.20 £ | -1.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Portsmouth Edit |
London Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,046.67 £ | 2,139.42 £ | +104.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 774.29 £ | 1,590.92 £ | +105.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,434.13 £ | 4,425.00 £ | +208.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,310.19 £ | 2,863.16 £ | +118.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Portsmouth Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 418.06 £ | 1,280.20 £ | +206.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ? | 747.85 £ | |
Salaries And Financing | Portsmouth Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,353.50 £ | 3,676.82 £ | +56.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.90 | 5.51 | -6.7 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | June 2024 | |
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| Cost of Living in Winchester | 30.11 miles |
| Cost of Living in Camberley | 48.13 miles |
| Cost of Living in Basingstoke | 49.23 miles |
| Cost of Living in Brighton | 49.67 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bournemouth | 51.71 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wokingham | 54.55 miles |
| 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 |
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 |