Cost of Living Comparison Between Leeds and Bradford 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Bradford is 2.7% lower than in Leeds (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Bradford is 13.2% lower than in Leeds | |
| Rent Prices in Bradford are 40.6% lower than in Leeds | |
| Restaurant Prices in Bradford are 4.0% lower than in Leeds | |
| Groceries Prices in Bradford are 3.9% higher than in Leeds | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Bradford is 19.6% higher than in Leeds | |
Restaurants | Leeds Edit |
Bradford Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | 13.00 £ | -13.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 £ | 60.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.55 £ | 7.55 £ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.65 £ | 4.35 £ | -6.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 £ | 4.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.27 £ | 3.27 £ | 0.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.62 £ | 1.73 £ | +6.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.15 £ | 1.44 £ | +25.4 % |
Markets | Leeds Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.26 £ | 5.00 £ | +17.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.18 £ | 1.18 £ | 0.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.71 £ | 0.71 £ | 0.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.59 £ | 2.59 £ | 0.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.78 £ | 2.78 £ | 0.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.78 £ | 2.94 £ | +5.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 3.88 £ | 4.60 £ | +18.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.18 £ | 1.07 £ | -9.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.51 £ | 0.45 £ | -12.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.89 £ | 0.89 £ | 0.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.88 £ | 1.06 £ | +21.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.45 £ | 0.50 £ | +13.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.49 £ | 0.42 £ | -14.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.75 £ | 0.75 £ | 0.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.21 £ | 1.21 £ | 0.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | 8.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.96 £ | 2.00 £ | +2.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.45 £ | 2.15 £ | +48.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 12.97 £ | 12.97 £ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Leeds Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 £ | 2.70 £ | +35.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 80.00 £ | 85.00 £ | +6.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 £ | 2.80 £ | -44.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.61 £ | 1.21 £ | -53.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 10.20 £ | 12.00 £ | +17.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.78 £ | 5.72 £ | -1.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,285.00 £ | 28,285.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,550.67 £ | 25,810.00 £ | -12.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Leeds Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 219.36 £ | 219.36 £ | 0.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 12.33 £ | 13.23 £ | +7.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.06 £ | 30.06 £ | 0.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Leeds Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 27.83 £ | 24.00 £ | -13.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.50 £ | 11.50 £ | -20.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.00 £ | 10.00 £ | +11.1 % |
Childcare | Leeds Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,164.33 £ | 856.00 £ | -26.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 14,000.00 £ | 7,500.00 £ | -46.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Leeds Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 66.67 £ | 66.67 £ | 0.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 30.60 £ | 30.60 £ | 0.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 67.50 £ | 73.33 £ | +8.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 67.33 £ | 67.33 £ | 0.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Leeds Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 930.71 £ | 587.50 £ | -36.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 691.67 £ | 558.33 £ | -19.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,831.67 £ | 700.00 £ | -61.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,055.56 £ | 833.33 £ | -21.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Leeds Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 480.00 £ | 232.26 £ | -51.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 238.45 £ | 204.38 £ | -14.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Leeds Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,385.50 £ | 2,476.60 £ | +3.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.86 | 5.76 | -1.6 % |
| Last update: | July 2024 | July 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 76 | 22 |
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Cities near Leeds: | Cost of Living in Bradford | 9.80 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wakefield | 10.40 miles |
| Cost of Living in Huddersfield | 20.24 miles |
| Cost of Living in Barnsley | 21.86 miles |
| Cost of Living in York | 24.11 miles |
| Cost of Living in Doncaster | 31.82 miles |
| Cost of Living in Sheffield | 34.70 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oldham | 36.34 miles |
| Cost of Living in Manchester | 42.05 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bury | 42.38 miles |
Cities near Bradford: | Cost of Living in Leeds | 9.38 miles |
| Cost of Living in Huddersfield | 14.94 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wakefield | 19.09 miles |
| Cost of Living in Barnsley | 30.55 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oldham | 31.04 miles |
| Cost of Living in York | 33.87 miles |
| Cost of Living in Manchester | 36.75 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bury | 37.08 miles |
| Cost of Living in Blackburn | 40.12 miles |
| Cost of Living in Doncaster | 40.54 miles |