Cost of Living Comparison Between Durham and London 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in London are 25.8% higher than in Durham (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in London are 52.1% higher than in Durham | |
| Rent Prices in London are 105.7% higher than in Durham | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 35.5% higher than in Durham | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 12.1% higher than in Durham | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 63.9% higher than in Durham | |
Restaurants | Durham 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) | 7.00 £ | 8.00 £ | +14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.00 £ | 6.50 £ | +62.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 £ | 5.50 £ | +37.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.30 £ | 3.58 £ | +8.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.00 £ | 1.97 £ | -1.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.41 £ | 1.60 £ | +13.6 % |
Markets | Durham Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.09 £ | 4.95 £ | -2.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.06 £ | 1.42 £ | +33.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.71 £ | 0.90 £ | +27.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.92 £ | 3.29 £ | +12.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.06 £ | 3.48 £ | +13.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.83 £ | 3.45 £ | +22.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.23 £ | 5.75 £ | +36.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.06 £ | 1.11 £ | +4.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.69 £ | 0.58 £ | -16.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.16 £ | 1.18 £ | +2.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.36 £ | 1.37 £ | +0.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.39 £ | 0.57 £ | +44.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.40 £ | 0.54 £ | +35.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.75 £ | 0.92 £ | +23.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.27 £ | 1.25 £ | -1.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | 9.25 £ | +15.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.83 £ | 2.05 £ | +12.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.04 £ | 2.41 £ | +18.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 14.91 £ | 15.00 £ | +0.6 % |
Transportation | Durham Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.00 £ | 2.80 £ | -44.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 65.00 £ | 200.00 £ | +207.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.50 £ | 4.00 £ | +60.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.75 £ | 3.13 £ | +78.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 14.40 £ | 30.00 £ | +108.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.71 £ | 5.75 £ | +0.7 % |
| 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) | 26,000.00 £ | 25,860.62 £ | -0.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Durham Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 260.23 £ | 289.14 £ | +11.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 13.08 £ | 15.39 £ | +17.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 28.42 £ | 31.02 £ | +9.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Durham Edit |
London Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.57 £ | 47.08 £ | +22.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 0.00 £ | 13.91 £ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 8.00 £ | 15.00 £ | +87.6 % |
Childcare | Durham Edit |
London Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 850.00 £ | 1,840.34 £ | +116.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 7,500.00 £ | 20,054.76 £ | +167.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Durham Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 48.88 £ | 82.24 £ | +68.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 26.00 £ | 39.97 £ | +53.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 82.00 £ | 88.24 £ | +7.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 51.25 £ | 94.03 £ | +83.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Durham Edit |
London Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,225.00 £ | 2,221.15 £ | +81.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 362.50 £ | 1,618.52 £ | +346.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,825.00 £ | 4,322.37 £ | +53.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 950.00 £ | 2,871.05 £ | +202.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Durham Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 288.93 £ | 1,311.20 £ | +353.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ? | 716.48 £ | |
Salaries And Financing | Durham Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,316.66 £ | 3,283.88 £ | +149.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.83 | 5.57 | -4.4 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 18 | 922 |
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Cities near Durham: | Cost of Living in Sunderland | 12.68 miles |
| Cost of Living in Newcastle upon Tyne | 18.02 miles |
| Cost of Living in Shotton | 20.86 miles |
| Cost of Living in Darlington | 22.14 miles |
| Cost of Living in Stockton-on-Tees | 24.23 miles |
| Cost of Living in Middlesbrough | 30.20 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kilburn, North Yorkshire | 57.98 miles |
| Cost of Living in Newham | 63.23 miles |
| Cost of Living in Harrogate | 65.64 miles |
| Cost of Living in Carlisle | 70.11 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 |