Cost of Living Comparison Between Belfast and London 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in London are 32.05% higher than in Belfast (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in London are 71.72% higher than in Belfast | |
| Rent Prices in London are 184.11% higher than in Belfast | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 22.54% higher than in Belfast | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 14.99% higher than in Belfast | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 6.29% lower than in Belfast | |
Restaurants | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.00 £ | 15.00 £ | +25.00 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 45.00 £ | 60.00 £ | +33.33 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 6.00 £ | 6.00 £ | 0.00 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.50 £ | 5.00 £ | +11.11 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 £ | 5.00 £ | +25.00 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.77 £ | 2.92 £ | +5.51 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.50 £ | 1.50 £ | +0.35 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.20 £ | 1.13 £ | -6.01 % |
Markets | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.26 £ | 3.61 £ | +10.98 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 0.93 £ | 0.91 £ | -1.89 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.56 £ | 0.65 £ | +14.83 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 1.88 £ | 2.22 £ | +17.97 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.75 £ | 3.04 £ | +10.38 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.31 £ | 2.82 £ | +22.24 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 3.89 £ | 4.58 £ | +17.68 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.70 £ | 1.02 £ | +46.84 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.46 £ | 0.50 £ | +9.67 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.73 £ | 0.93 £ | +26.84 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.83 £ | 1.16 £ | +39.66 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.57 £ | 0.55 £ | -3.36 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.52 £ | 0.55 £ | +5.64 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.70 £ | 0.80 £ | +14.15 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.88 £ | 0.89 £ | +1.15 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.75 £ | 8.00 £ | +3.23 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.80 £ | 1.82 £ | +0.66 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.26 £ | 2.11 £ | -6.67 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 11.50 £ | 12.50 £ | +8.70 % |
Transportation | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.12 £ | 2.80 £ | +31.84 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 60.00 £ | 156.83 £ | +161.38 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.10 £ | 3.00 £ | -3.23 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.61 £ | 2.74 £ | +70.00 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 12.89 £ | 28.80 £ | +123.51 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 4.73 £ | 4.57 £ | -3.34 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 19,757.45 £ | 23,017.50 £ | +16.50 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 19,925.07 £ | 23,011.52 £ | +15.49 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 69.84 £ | 176.95 £ | +153.38 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.06 £ | 0.13 £ | +105.92 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.26 £ | 31.77 £ | +4.98 % |
Sports And Leisure | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 27.14 £ | 44.40 £ | +63.56 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 9.74 £ | 10.40 £ | +6.78 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 7.72 £ | 14.00 £ | +81.23 % |
Childcare | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 781.38 £ | 1,420.04 £ | +81.74 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,250.00 £ | 18,092.31 £ | +95.59 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 42.25 £ | 59.97 £ | +41.95 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 29.43 £ | 29.00 £ | -1.45 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 62.94 £ | 71.30 £ | +13.28 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 78.03 £ | 81.54 £ | +4.50 % |
Rent Per Month | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 604.84 £ | 1,661.03 £ | +174.62 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 468.83 £ | 1,254.56 £ | +167.59 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,105.24 £ | 3,257.14 £ | +194.70 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 721.83 £ | 2,074.40 £ | +187.38 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 160.87 £ | 1,043.37 £ | +548.58 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 115.11 £ | 515.27 £ | +347.64 % |
Salaries And Financing | Belfast Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,919.59 £ | 3,088.98 £ | +60.92 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.94 | 2.54 | -13.59 % |
| Last update: | June 2021 | June 2021 | |
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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 |
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