Cost of Living Comparison Between Preston and London 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in London is 30.8% higher than in Preston (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in London is 71.0% higher than in Preston | |
| Rent Prices in London are 177.9% higher than in Preston | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 48.6% higher than in Preston | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 18.6% higher than in Preston | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 22.9% lower than in Preston | |
Restaurants | Preston Edit |
London Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 11.00 £ | 20.00 £ | +81.8 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 £ | 80.00 £ | +33.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 6.25 £ | 8.00 £ | +28.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.00 £ | 6.50 £ | +62.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 £ | 5.50 £ | +37.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.23 £ | 3.60 £ | +11.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.31 £ | 2.01 £ | +53.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.25 £ | 1.59 £ | +27.0 % |
Markets | Preston Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.21 £ | 4.95 £ | -5.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 0.82 £ | 1.40 £ | +70.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.55 £ | 0.94 £ | +69.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.73 £ | 3.20 £ | +16.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.82 £ | 3.46 £ | -9.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.51 £ | 3.42 £ | -2.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.79 £ | 5.52 £ | +15.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.92 £ | 1.20 £ | +29.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.46 £ | 0.60 £ | +29.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.75 £ | 1.20 £ | +59.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.35 £ | 1.50 £ | +11.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.38 £ | 0.57 £ | +51.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.40 £ | 0.53 £ | +32.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.70 £ | 0.97 £ | +39.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.84 £ | 1.30 £ | +54.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 £ | 9.50 £ | +35.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.73 £ | 2.13 £ | +22.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.05 £ | 2.44 £ | +18.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 13.00 £ | 15.00 £ | +15.4 % |
Transportation | Preston Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 £ | 2.80 £ | +40.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 66.85 £ | 200.00 £ | +199.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.20 £ | 4.50 £ | +104.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.00 £ | 3.13 £ | +57.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 12.00 £ | 30.00 £ | +150.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.69 £ | 5.72 £ | +0.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,285.00 £ | 26,955.00 £ | -4.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 20,869.33 £ | 25,860.62 £ | +23.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Preston Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 324.44 £ | 291.61 £ | -10.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 13.23 £ | 15.14 £ | +14.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 28.73 £ | 31.23 £ | +8.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Preston Edit |
London Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23.40 £ | 45.61 £ | +94.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 15.67 £ | 14.35 £ | -8.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.00 £ | 15.00 £ | +50.0 % |
Childcare | Preston Edit |
London Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 955.00 £ | 1,840.34 £ | +92.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 17,000.00 £ | 20,054.76 £ | +18.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Preston Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 55.00 £ | 82.36 £ | +49.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 25.00 £ | 39.57 £ | +58.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 60.00 £ | 88.67 £ | +47.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 50.00 £ | 97.93 £ | +95.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Preston Edit |
London Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 750.00 £ | 2,131.63 £ | +184.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 600.00 £ | 1,611.23 £ | +168.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,383.33 £ | 4,422.97 £ | +219.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,233.33 £ | 2,858.97 £ | +131.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Preston Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ? | 1,292.57 £ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ? | 739.22 £ | |
Salaries And Financing | Preston Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,670.00 £ | 3,522.00 £ | +31.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.90 | 5.51 | -6.7 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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| Cost of Living in Bolton | 23.21 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bury | 28.67 miles |
| Cost of Living in Liverpool | 29.91 miles |
| Cost of Living in Warrington | 30.92 miles |
| Cost of Living in Manchester | 33.23 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oldham | 38.06 miles |
| Cost of Living in Stockport | 45.35 miles |
| Cost of Living in Chester | 52.54 miles |
| Cost of Living in Huddersfield | 53.34 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 |