Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Colchester 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Colchester are 25.1% lower than in London (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Colchester are 41.4% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Colchester are 61.9% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Colchester are 27.5% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Colchester are 16.4% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Colchester is 7.7% higher than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Colchester Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 £ | 13.50 £ | -32.5 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 £ | 60.00 £ | -25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 £ | 7.75 £ | -3.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.50 £ | 4.00 £ | -38.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.75 £ | 4.10 £ | -28.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.59 £ | 2.83 £ | -21.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.02 £ | 1.27 £ | -36.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.65 £ | 0.98 £ | -40.4 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Colchester Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.04 £ | 4.39 £ | -12.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.39 £ | 0.92 £ | -33.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.92 £ | 0.57 £ | -38.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.17 £ | 2.54 £ | -19.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.41 £ | 3.25 £ | -4.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.42 £ | 2.96 £ | -13.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.70 £ | 5.55 £ | -2.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.14 £ | 0.99 £ | -13.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.59 £ | 0.41 £ | -30.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.18 £ | 0.98 £ | -17.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.39 £ | 0.87 £ | -37.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.58 £ | 0.28 £ | -50.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.53 £ | 0.49 £ | -7.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.97 £ | 0.71 £ | -26.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.31 £ | 0.86 £ | -34.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.50 £ | 8.50 £ | -10.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.09 £ | 1.91 £ | -8.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.44 £ | 1.90 £ | -22.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.00 £ | 13.12 £ | -12.5 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Colchester Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.80 £ | 2.00 £ | -28.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 200.00 £ | 58.00 £ | -71.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 £ | 3.00 £ | -33.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.13 £ | 1.96 £ | -37.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 £ | 15.60 £ | -48.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.71 £ | 5.71 £ | +0.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,280.00 £ | 28,285.00 £ | +3.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,860.62 £ | 29,990.00 £ | +16.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Colchester Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 294.39 £ | 183.70 £ | -37.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 15.09 £ | 11.17 £ | -26.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.00 £ | 28.00 £ | -9.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Colchester Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.64 £ | 37.50 £ | -19.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.61 £ | 8.00 £ | -45.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 £ | 13.00 £ | -13.3 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Colchester Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,840.34 £ | 1,000.00 £ | -45.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,054.76 £ | ? | |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Colchester Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 81.72 £ | 53.50 £ | -34.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 39.37 £ | 23.75 £ | -39.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 89.05 £ | 71.25 £ | -20.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 97.78 £ | 84.67 £ | -13.4 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Colchester Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,132.98 £ | 833.33 £ | -60.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,607.50 £ | 783.33 £ | -51.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,296.25 £ | 1,221.25 £ | -71.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,892.31 £ | 1,330.50 £ | -54.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Colchester Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,311.20 £ | 288.00 £ | -78.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 739.22 £ | 222.97 £ | -69.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Colchester Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,433.47 £ | 2,167.91 £ | -36.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.57 | 5.68 | +1.9 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 878 | 22 |
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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 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 |