Cost of Living Comparison Between Belfast and London 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in London are 23.3% higher than in Belfast (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in London are 61.5% higher than in Belfast | |
| Rent Prices in London are 162.3% higher than in Belfast | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 12.5% higher than in Belfast | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 7.8% higher than in Belfast | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 3.4% lower than in Belfast | |
Restaurants | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | 16.00 £ | +6.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 £ | 70.00 £ | +16.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 6.50 £ | 7.50 £ | +15.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.20 £ | 6.00 £ | +15.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 £ | 5.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.95 £ | 3.45 £ | +17.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.61 £ | 1.83 £ | +13.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.20 £ | 1.39 £ | +15.7 % |
Markets | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.01 £ | 4.45 £ | +11.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.16 £ | 1.07 £ | -8.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.75 £ | 0.86 £ | +15.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 1.98 £ | 2.67 £ | +34.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.55 £ | 2.91 £ | +14.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.72 £ | 2.98 £ | +9.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.97 £ | 4.72 £ | -4.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.01 £ | 0.95 £ | -6.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.52 £ | 0.56 £ | +8.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.79 £ | 0.93 £ | +17.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.82 £ | 1.14 £ | +39.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.57 £ | 0.52 £ | -9.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.47 £ | 0.51 £ | +8.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.68 £ | 0.87 £ | +27.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.02 £ | 1.18 £ | +15.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | 9.00 £ | +12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.82 £ | 2.00 £ | +10.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.47 £ | 2.44 £ | -1.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 12.55 £ | 13.15 £ | +4.8 % |
Transportation | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.55 £ | 2.70 £ | +5.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 57.50 £ | 160.00 £ | +178.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.50 £ | 4.25 £ | +21.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.11 £ | 2.89 £ | -7.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 13.50 £ | 28.80 £ | +113.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.96 £ | 6.68 £ | +12.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 20,146.56 £ | 25,000.00 £ | +24.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 22,316.41 £ | 24,813.76 £ | +11.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 122.04 £ | 294.19 £ | +141.1 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.18 £ | 0.12 £ | -32.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 35.77 £ | 28.48 £ | -20.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.06 £ | 43.54 £ | +31.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 10.71 £ | 11.81 £ | +10.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.00 £ | 12.00 £ | +33.3 % |
Childcare | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 802.62 £ | 1,558.26 £ | +94.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 5,750.00 £ | 17,413.64 £ | +202.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 57.73 £ | 73.95 £ | +28.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 33.75 £ | 33.90 £ | +0.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 70.00 £ | 72.53 £ | +3.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 81.00 £ | 94.14 £ | +16.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 868.18 £ | 2,035.28 £ | +134.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 605.77 £ | 1,422.98 £ | +134.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,387.50 £ | 3,785.35 £ | +172.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 871.67 £ | 2,491.50 £ | +185.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 292.33 £ | 1,135.24 £ | +288.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 222.97 £ | 666.41 £ | +198.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,943.74 £ | 3,033.48 £ | +56.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.02 | 3.87 | +28.3 % |
| Last update: | March 2023 | March 2023 | |
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| Cost of Living in Londonderry | 71.05 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 |