Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Belfast 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Belfast are 18.6% lower than in London (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Belfast are 38.0% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Belfast are 61.9% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Belfast are 10.6% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Belfast are 7.6% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Belfast is 2.1% higher than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 16.00 £ | 15.00 £ | -6.2 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.00 £ | 60.00 £ | -14.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.42 £ | 6.50 £ | -12.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 £ | 5.20 £ | -13.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 £ | 5.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.45 £ | 2.97 £ | -13.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.86 £ | 1.65 £ | -11.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.39 £ | 1.20 £ | -13.7 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.50 £ | 4.02 £ | -10.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.09 £ | 1.16 £ | +6.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.87 £ | 0.73 £ | -16.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.65 £ | 2.05 £ | -22.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.95 £ | 2.46 £ | -16.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.00 £ | 2.66 £ | -11.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.76 £ | 4.97 £ | +4.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.95 £ | 1.00 £ | +5.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.57 £ | 0.55 £ | -4.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.92 £ | 0.79 £ | -13.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.16 £ | 0.82 £ | -29.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.51 £ | 0.57 £ | +11.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.51 £ | 0.47 £ | -7.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.88 £ | 0.68 £ | -22.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.17 £ | 1.01 £ | -13.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.00 £ | 8.00 £ | -11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.99 £ | 1.82 £ | -8.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.43 £ | 2.47 £ | +1.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 13.40 £ | 12.65 £ | -5.6 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.70 £ | 2.55 £ | -5.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 160.00 £ | 57.50 £ | -64.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 £ | 3.50 £ | -12.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.89 £ | 3.11 £ | +7.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 28.80 £ | 13.50 £ | -53.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.67 £ | 5.92 £ | -11.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,000.00 £ | 20,271.83 £ | -18.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,813.76 £ | 22,339.10 £ | -10.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 289.83 £ | 122.04 £ | -57.9 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.12 £ | 0.18 £ | +47.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 28.73 £ | 35.77 £ | +24.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.95 £ | 32.47 £ | -24.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 12.06 £ | 10.71 £ | -11.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 £ | 9.00 £ | -25.0 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,569.89 £ | 824.56 £ | -47.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 17,413.64 £ | 5,750.00 £ | -67.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 74.96 £ | 57.73 £ | -23.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 34.05 £ | 33.75 £ | -0.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 72.64 £ | 70.00 £ | -3.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 94.14 £ | 81.00 £ | -14.0 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,057.43 £ | 868.18 £ | -57.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,418.05 £ | 605.77 £ | -57.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,817.11 £ | 1,387.50 £ | -63.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,481.47 £ | 871.67 £ | -64.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,150.44 £ | 292.33 £ | -74.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 676.57 £ | 222.97 £ | -67.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,067.09 £ | 1,943.74 £ | -36.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.97 | 3.02 | -24.0 % |
| Last update: | March 2023 | March 2023 | |
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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 |
Cities near Belfast: | Cost of Living in Armagh | 40.45 miles |
| Cost of Living in Londonderry | 71.05 miles |