Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Cambridge 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Cambridge is 12.1% lower than in London (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Cambridge is 20.6% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Cambridge are 33.7% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Cambridge are 5.4% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Cambridge are 3.5% higher than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Cambridge is 35.3% higher than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Cambridge Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 £ | 20.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 £ | 70.00 £ | -12.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 £ | 8.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.50 £ | 6.00 £ | -7.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.88 £ | 5.44 £ | -7.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.83 £ | 3.61 £ | -5.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.06 £ | 1.99 £ | -3.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.36 £ | 1.49 £ | +9.6 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Cambridge Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.84 £ | 5.08 £ | +5.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.42 £ | 1.48 £ | +4.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.84 £ | 0.96 £ | +14.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.60 £ | 3.49 £ | -2.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.75 £ | 4.15 £ | +10.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.96 £ | 3.39 £ | +14.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.89 £ | 5.99 £ | +22.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.13 £ | 1.08 £ | -4.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.66 £ | 0.65 £ | -1.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.06 £ | 1.22 £ | +15.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.18 £ | 1.21 £ | +2.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.58 £ | 0.64 £ | +11.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.61 £ | 0.70 £ | +14.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.00 £ | 1.00 £ | +0.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.42 £ | 1.11 £ | -22.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.50 £ | 8.50 £ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.37 £ | 2.55 £ | +7.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.93 £ | 3.04 £ | +3.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 17.00 £ | 15.00 £ | -11.8 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Cambridge Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.90 £ | 2.00 £ | -31.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 180.00 £ | 60.00 £ | -66.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.40 £ | 5.00 £ | +13.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.02 £ | 3.22 £ | -20.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 £ | 40.00 £ | +33.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.36 £ | 5.38 £ | +0.5 % |
| 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) | 28,922.94 £ | 32,378.75 £ | +11.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Cambridge Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 237.55 £ | 249.81 £ | +5.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 14.61 £ | 11.60 £ | -20.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.78 £ | 28.91 £ | -9.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Cambridge Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 47.49 £ | 54.57 £ | +14.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 16.64 £ | 10.80 £ | -35.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 £ | 12.00 £ | -20.0 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Cambridge Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,849.90 £ | 1,668.60 £ | -9.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,854.11 £ | 17,000.00 £ | -18.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Cambridge Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 86.80 £ | 64.00 £ | -26.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 36.54 £ | 41.67 £ | +14.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 95.15 £ | 64.17 £ | -32.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 115.65 £ | 90.00 £ | -22.2 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Cambridge Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,190.93 £ | 1,400.00 £ | -36.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,655.66 £ | 1,175.00 £ | -29.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,098.48 £ | 2,628.57 £ | -35.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,703.33 £ | 1,861.11 £ | -31.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Cambridge Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,434.88 £ | 612.38 £ | -57.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 779.73 £ | 463.00 £ | -40.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Cambridge Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,891.26 £ | 3,105.10 £ | +7.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.05 | 5.54 | +9.8 % |
| Last update: | 23 June 2025 | 22 June 2025 | |
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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 Cambridge: | Cost of Living in Bishops Stortford | 27.33 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bedford | 32.97 miles |
| Cost of Living in Welwyn Garden City | 35.92 miles |
| Cost of Living in Harlow | 36.19 miles |
| Cost of Living in Luton | 37.87 miles |
| Cost of Living in Peterborough | 39.56 miles |
| Cost of Living in Barnet | 47.08 miles |
| Cost of Living in Colchester | 47.28 miles |
| Cost of Living in Corby | 47.82 miles |
| Cost of Living in Milton Keynes | 50.73 miles |