Cost of Living Comparison Between Belfast and London 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in London is 31.8% higher than in Belfast (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in London is 64.3% higher than in Belfast | |
| Rent Prices in London are 165.1% higher than in Belfast | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 20.2% higher than in Belfast | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 1.4% higher than in Belfast | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 3.4% higher than in Belfast | |
Restaurants | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | 20.00 £ | +33.3 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 70.00 £ | 80.00 £ | +14.3 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 7.50 £ | 8.65 £ | +15.3 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 6.00 £ | 6.50 £ | +8.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.00 £ | 6.00 £ | +20.0 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.36 £ | 3.95 £ | +17.6 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.98 £ | 2.30 £ | +16.6 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.52 £ | 1.55 £ | +1.9 % |
Markets | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.27 £ | 1.38 £ | +9.3 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.30 £ | 1.46 £ | +12.0 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.89 £ | 0.81 £ | -8.6 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2.77 £ | 3.73 £ | +34.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.42 £ | 3.84 £ | +12.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.62 £ | 3.06 £ | -15.6 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 5.40 £ | 6.24 £ | +15.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.11 £ | 1.12 £ | +0.5 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.75 £ | 0.53 £ | -29.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.15 £ | 0.99 £ | -14.4 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.34 £ | 1.21 £ | -9.7 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.80 £ | 0.54 £ | -32.8 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.57 £ | 0.61 £ | +6.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.17 £ | 1.19 £ | +1.0 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.33 £ | 1.31 £ | -1.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.32 £ | 10.00 £ | +20.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.18 £ | 2.67 £ | +22.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.41 £ | 3.13 £ | +29.7 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 17.75 £ | 17.75 £ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.30 £ | 3.50 £ | +52.2 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 63.50 £ | 180.00 £ | +183.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 4.00 £ | 4.20 £ | +5.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1.85 £ | 4.00 £ | +116.1 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 15.00 £ | 36.50 £ | +143.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.36 £ | 1.40 £ | +2.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 28,895.00 £ | 28,895.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 30,617.00 £ | 30,546.35 £ | -0.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 176.21 £ | 287.19 £ | +63.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 16.43 £ | 12.37 £ | -24.7 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 33.59 £ | 31.86 £ | -5.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 36.66 £ | 56.28 £ | +53.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 7.85 £ | 19.25 £ | +145.2 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 10.00 £ | 15.00 £ | +50.0 % |
Childcare | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,034.00 £ | 1,914.15 £ | +85.1 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 13,408.60 £ | 22,596.71 £ | +68.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 64.65 £ | 89.48 £ | +38.4 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 35.37 £ | 40.00 £ | +13.1 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 80.79 £ | 89.42 £ | +10.7 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 77.84 £ | 106.67 £ | +37.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 891.23 £ | 2,336.67 £ | +162.2 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 715.17 £ | 1,733.87 £ | +142.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,458.89 £ | 3,840.91 £ | +163.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,037.78 £ | 2,965.91 £ | +185.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 290.10 £ | 1,398.49 £ | +382.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 176.51 £ | 745.11 £ | +322.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,128.29 £ | 3,615.84 £ | +69.9 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.21 | 4.71 | -9.7 % |
| Last update: | 31 January 2026 | 13 February 2026 | |
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| Cost of Living in Armagh | 40.45 miles |
| Cost of Living in Londonderry (Derry) | 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 |