Cost of Living Comparison Between Belfast and London 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in London is 39.8% higher than in Belfast (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in London is 73.4% higher than in Belfast | |
| Rent Prices in London are 170.2% higher than in Belfast | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 14.6% higher than in Belfast | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 14.5% higher than in Belfast | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 14.9% lower than in Belfast | |
Restaurants | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 16.50 £ | 20.00 £ | +21.2 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.00 £ | 80.00 £ | +14.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.00 £ | 8.00 £ | +14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 £ | 6.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 £ | 5.50 £ | +10.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.44 £ | 3.75 £ | +9.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.77 £ | 1.90 £ | +7.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.51 £ | 1.47 £ | -2.3 % |
Markets | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.92 £ | 4.87 £ | -1.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.27 £ | 1.40 £ | +10.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.88 £ | 0.92 £ | +4.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.77 £ | 3.52 £ | +27.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.84 £ | 3.95 £ | +38.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.05 £ | 3.13 £ | +2.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 3.96 £ | 4.85 £ | +22.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.97 £ | 1.15 £ | +18.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.56 £ | 0.59 £ | +5.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.88 £ | 1.11 £ | +25.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.35 £ | 1.30 £ | -3.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.53 £ | 0.57 £ | +8.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.39 £ | 0.55 £ | +39.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.07 £ | 0.98 £ | -7.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.03 £ | 1.26 £ | +22.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 £ | 9.75 £ | +39.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.70 £ | 2.23 £ | +31.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.69 £ | 2.64 £ | -2.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 14.95 £ | 16.25 £ | +8.7 % |
Transportation | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.30 £ | 2.80 £ | +21.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 63.00 £ | 192.80 £ | +206.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 £ | 4.80 £ | +20.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.14 £ | 4.02 £ | +88.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 20.00 £ | 30.00 £ | +50.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.34 £ | 5.58 £ | +4.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,285.00 £ | 28,070.00 £ | -0.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,580.00 £ | 29,809.50 £ | +0.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 113.90 £ | 240.11 £ | +110.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 14.53 £ | 14.63 £ | +0.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.50 £ | 32.01 £ | +5.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.40 £ | 48.80 £ | +46.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 12.00 £ | 14.35 £ | +19.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.00 £ | 14.50 £ | +45.0 % |
Childcare | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 941.67 £ | 1,834.72 £ | +94.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 5,750.00 £ | 21,186.86 £ | +268.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 56.50 £ | 78.52 £ | +39.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 35.00 £ | 37.62 £ | +7.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 72.00 £ | 89.88 £ | +24.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 53.33 £ | 117.34 £ | +120.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 888.89 £ | 2,205.32 £ | +148.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 691.11 £ | 1,624.22 £ | +135.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,400.00 £ | 4,298.61 £ | +207.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,050.00 £ | 2,761.25 £ | +163.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 213.07 £ | 1,482.34 £ | +595.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 169.83 £ | 777.33 £ | +357.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,212.14 £ | 3,262.52 £ | +47.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.62 | 5.04 | -10.4 % |
| Last update: | January 2025 | January 2025 | |
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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 |
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| Cost of Living in Watford | 20.33 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Welwyn Garden City | 25.71 miles |