Cost of Living Comparison Between Bournemouth and London 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in London are 21.6% higher than in Bournemouth (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in London are 25.7% higher than in Bournemouth | |
| Rent Prices in London are 31.4% higher than in Bournemouth | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 10.4% higher than in Bournemouth | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 19.0% higher than in Bournemouth | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 35.3% higher than in Bournemouth | |
Restaurants | Bournemouth Edit |
London Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 £ | 20.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| 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) | 4.25 £ | 6.50 £ | +52.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 £ | 5.75 £ | +43.8 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.10 £ | 3.59 £ | +15.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.82 £ | 2.02 £ | +10.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.94 £ | 1.65 £ | +75.9 % |
Markets | Bournemouth Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.73 £ | 5.04 £ | +6.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.18 £ | 1.39 £ | +18.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.96 £ | 0.92 £ | -3.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.62 £ | 3.17 £ | -12.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.63 £ | 3.41 £ | -6.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.43 £ | 3.42 £ | +40.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.76 £ | 5.70 £ | +19.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.92 £ | 1.14 £ | +24.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.49 £ | 0.59 £ | +21.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.06 £ | 1.18 £ | +11.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.91 £ | 1.39 £ | +53.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.50 £ | 0.58 £ | +16.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.40 £ | 0.53 £ | +32.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.66 £ | 0.97 £ | +46.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.99 £ | 1.31 £ | +32.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.40 £ | 9.50 £ | +48.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.14 £ | 2.09 £ | -2.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.77 £ | 2.44 £ | +37.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 12.00 £ | 15.00 £ | +25.0 % |
Transportation | Bournemouth 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) | 3.00 £ | 4.50 £ | +50.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.44 £ | 3.13 £ | +28.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 16.20 £ | 30.00 £ | +85.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.88 £ | 5.71 £ | -3.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,285.00 £ | 27,280.00 £ | -3.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,666.67 £ | 25,860.62 £ | -23.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Bournemouth Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 240.14 £ | 294.39 £ | +22.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 11.75 £ | 15.09 £ | +28.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 35.14 £ | 31.00 £ | -11.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Bournemouth Edit |
London Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.33 £ | 46.64 £ | +39.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 10.33 £ | 14.61 £ | +41.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 11.00 £ | 15.00 £ | +36.4 % |
Childcare | Bournemouth Edit |
London Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,544.38 £ | 1,840.34 £ | +19.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 25,000.00 £ | 20,054.76 £ | -19.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Bournemouth Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 58.00 £ | 81.72 £ | +40.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 47.00 £ | 39.37 £ | -16.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 116.67 £ | 89.05 £ | -23.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 63.75 £ | 97.78 £ | +53.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Bournemouth Edit |
London Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,017.50 £ | 2,132.98 £ | +109.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 900.00 £ | 1,607.50 £ | +78.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,566.67 £ | 4,296.25 £ | +20.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,833.33 £ | 2,892.31 £ | +2.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Bournemouth Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 371.61 £ | 1,311.20 £ | +252.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 222.97 £ | 739.22 £ | +231.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Bournemouth Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,018.14 £ | 3,432.31 £ | +70.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.90 | 5.57 | -5.5 % |
| Last update: | February 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 23 | 879 |
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