Cost of Living Comparison Between Colchester and London 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in London are 33.4% higher than in Colchester (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in London are 71.1% higher than in Colchester | |
| Rent Prices in London are 164.6% higher than in Colchester | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 38.3% higher than in Colchester | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 19.1% higher than in Colchester | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 7.0% lower than in Colchester | |
Restaurants | Colchester Edit |
London Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 13.50 £ | 20.00 £ | +48.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 £ | 80.00 £ | +33.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.75 £ | 8.00 £ | +3.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.00 £ | 6.50 £ | +62.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.10 £ | 6.00 £ | +46.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.83 £ | 3.61 £ | +27.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.27 £ | 2.02 £ | +58.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.98 £ | 1.66 £ | +68.5 % |
Markets | Colchester Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.39 £ | 5.02 £ | +14.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 0.92 £ | 1.41 £ | +52.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.57 £ | 0.92 £ | +62.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.54 £ | 3.17 £ | +24.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.25 £ | 3.41 £ | +4.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.96 £ | 3.39 £ | +14.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.55 £ | 5.52 £ | -0.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.99 £ | 1.17 £ | +18.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.41 £ | 0.59 £ | +44.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.98 £ | 1.17 £ | +19.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.87 £ | 1.39 £ | +60.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.28 £ | 0.58 £ | +102.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.49 £ | 0.53 £ | +7.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.71 £ | 0.97 £ | +36.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.86 £ | 1.31 £ | +53.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.50 £ | 9.50 £ | +11.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.91 £ | 2.09 £ | +9.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.90 £ | 2.44 £ | +28.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 13.12 £ | 15.00 £ | +14.3 % |
Transportation | Colchester Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 £ | 2.80 £ | +40.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 58.00 £ | 200.00 £ | +244.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 £ | 4.50 £ | +50.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.96 £ | 3.13 £ | +60.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.60 £ | 30.00 £ | +92.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.71 £ | 5.71 £ | -0.1 % |
| 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) | 29,990.00 £ | 25,860.62 £ | -13.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Colchester Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 183.70 £ | 293.80 £ | +59.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 11.17 £ | 15.03 £ | +34.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 28.00 £ | 31.02 £ | +10.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Colchester Edit |
London Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.50 £ | 46.74 £ | +24.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 8.00 £ | 14.35 £ | +79.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 13.00 £ | 15.00 £ | +15.4 % |
Childcare | Colchester Edit |
London Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,000.00 £ | 1,840.34 £ | +84.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | ? | 20,054.76 £ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Colchester Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 53.50 £ | 81.72 £ | +52.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 23.75 £ | 39.37 £ | +65.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 71.25 £ | 89.05 £ | +25.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 84.67 £ | 97.78 £ | +15.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Colchester Edit |
London Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 833.33 £ | 2,138.54 £ | +156.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 783.33 £ | 1,607.38 £ | +105.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,221.25 £ | 4,422.97 £ | +262.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,330.50 £ | 2,858.97 £ | +114.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Colchester Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 288.00 £ | 1,311.20 £ | +355.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 222.97 £ | 739.22 £ | +231.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Colchester Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,167.91 £ | 3,450.92 £ | +59.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.64 | 5.55 | -1.6 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 22 | 892 |
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Cities near Colchester: | Cost of Living in Ipswich | 17.49 miles |
| Cost of Living in Chelmsford | 24.80 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bishops Stortford | 36.59 miles |
| Cost of Living in Basildon | 39.76 miles |
| Cost of Living in Southend-on-Sea | 42.97 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ilford | 49.30 miles |
| Cost of Living in Redbridge | 50.24 miles |
| Cost of Living in Harlow | 53.68 miles |
| Cost of Living in Norwich | 60.02 miles |
| Cost of Living in Southwark | 60.78 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 |