Cost of Living Comparison Between Belfast and London 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in London is 38.3% higher than in Belfast (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in London is 73.9% higher than in Belfast | |
| Rent Prices in London are 175.8% higher than in Belfast | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 9.0% higher than in Belfast | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 17.8% higher than in Belfast | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 2.9% lower than in Belfast | |
Restaurants | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 18.35 £ | 20.00 £ | +9.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 75.00 £ | 80.00 £ | +6.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.00 £ | 8.00 £ | +14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.50 £ | 6.50 £ | +18.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 £ | 5.11 £ | +2.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.36 £ | 3.65 £ | +8.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.65 £ | 1.98 £ | +20.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.36 £ | 1.47 £ | +8.1 % |
Markets | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.10 £ | 5.01 £ | -1.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.24 £ | 1.38 £ | +11.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.78 £ | 0.94 £ | +20.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.74 £ | 3.13 £ | +14.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.69 £ | 3.54 £ | +31.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.08 £ | 3.37 £ | +9.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.20 £ | 5.24 £ | +24.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.84 £ | 1.20 £ | +43.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.61 £ | 0.61 £ | +0.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.77 £ | 1.13 £ | +46.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.09 £ | 1.49 £ | +36.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.55 £ | 0.57 £ | +3.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.40 £ | 0.55 £ | +36.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.95 £ | 1.00 £ | +4.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.10 £ | 1.15 £ | +4.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.25 £ | 9.25 £ | +27.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.10 £ | 1.98 £ | -5.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.33 £ | 2.49 £ | +6.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 14.00 £ | 15.00 £ | +7.1 % |
Transportation | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 £ | 2.80 £ | +12.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 61.50 £ | 200.00 £ | +225.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 £ | 4.50 £ | +12.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.71 £ | 3.05 £ | +12.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.00 £ | 30.00 £ | +100.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.59 £ | 5.70 £ | +1.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,285.00 £ | 28,177.50 £ | -0.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,293.00 £ | 27,212.33 £ | +7.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 133.99 £ | 289.67 £ | +116.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 12.67 £ | 14.48 £ | +14.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 32.00 £ | 30.36 £ | -5.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.82 £ | 45.49 £ | +38.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 12.00 £ | 14.70 £ | +22.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 8.75 £ | 14.00 £ | +60.0 % |
Childcare | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,033.33 £ | 1,815.85 £ | +75.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 5,750.00 £ | 18,736.00 £ | +225.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 59.83 £ | 79.20 £ | +32.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 35.00 £ | 39.79 £ | +13.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 70.83 £ | 89.05 £ | +25.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 56.67 £ | 99.68 £ | +75.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 916.67 £ | 2,170.83 £ | +136.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 703.33 £ | 1,633.42 £ | +132.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,350.00 £ | 4,484.88 £ | +232.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,087.50 £ | 2,901.22 £ | +166.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 202.16 £ | 1,245.26 £ | +516.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 153.29 £ | 747.85 £ | +387.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,207.75 £ | 3,728.16 £ | +68.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.59 | 5.27 | -5.6 % |
| Last update: | July 2024 | July 2024 | |
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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 |