Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Exeter 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Exeter is 21.8% lower than in London (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Exeter is 32.7% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Exeter are 49.2% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Exeter are 18.2% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Exeter are 10.6% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Exeter is 3.8% higher than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Exeter Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 £ | 15.00 £ | -25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 £ | 65.00 £ | -18.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 £ | 7.50 £ | -6.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.50 £ | 5.50 £ | -15.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.88 £ | 4.50 £ | -23.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.83 £ | 3.32 £ | -13.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.06 £ | 2.27 £ | +10.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.36 £ | 1.27 £ | -6.4 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Exeter Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.84 £ | 4.81 £ | -0.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.42 £ | 1.26 £ | -11.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.84 £ | 0.57 £ | -32.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.60 £ | 3.49 £ | -2.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.75 £ | 2.81 £ | -25.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.96 £ | 2.47 £ | -16.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.89 £ | 6.50 £ | +33.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.13 £ | 0.79 £ | -30.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.66 £ | 0.42 £ | -36.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.06 £ | 0.76 £ | -28.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.18 £ | 1.06 £ | -10.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.58 £ | 0.37 £ | -35.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.61 £ | 0.43 £ | -29.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.00 £ | 0.75 £ | -25.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.42 £ | 1.04 £ | -26.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.50 £ | 7.00 £ | -17.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.37 £ | 1.94 £ | -18.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.93 £ | 1.88 £ | -36.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 17.00 £ | 16.00 £ | -5.9 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Exeter Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.90 £ | 2.00 £ | -31.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 180.00 £ | 77.00 £ | -57.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.40 £ | 5.00 £ | +13.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.02 £ | 2.00 £ | -50.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 £ | 16.20 £ | -46.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.36 £ | 5.35 £ | -0.1 % |
| 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) | 28,922.94 £ | 28,628.75 £ | -1.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Exeter Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 237.55 £ | 251.00 £ | +5.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 14.61 £ | 11.94 £ | -18.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.78 £ | 34.00 £ | +7.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Exeter Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 47.49 £ | 29.00 £ | -38.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 16.64 £ | 10.50 £ | -36.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 £ | 9.00 £ | -40.0 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Exeter Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,849.90 £ | 1,083.33 £ | -41.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,854.11 £ | 15,480.00 £ | -25.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Exeter Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 86.80 £ | 57.00 £ | -34.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 36.54 £ | 25.00 £ | -31.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 95.15 £ | 75.00 £ | -21.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 115.65 £ | 80.80 £ | -30.1 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Exeter Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,190.93 £ | 975.00 £ | -55.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,655.66 £ | 733.33 £ | -55.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,098.48 £ | 1,900.00 £ | -53.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,703.33 £ | 1,800.00 £ | -33.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Exeter Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,434.88 £ | 619.35 £ | -56.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 779.73 £ | 449.03 £ | -42.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Exeter Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,891.26 £ | 2,020.00 £ | -30.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.05 | 5.72 | +13.3 % |
| Last update: | 23 June 2025 | 1 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 Exeter: | Cost of Living in Torquay | 21.91 miles |
| Cost of Living in Taunton | 37.00 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bridport | 44.14 miles |
| Cost of Living in Plymouth | 44.65 miles |
| Cost of Living in Yeovil | 53.86 miles |
| Cost of Living in Weston-super-Mare | 63.53 miles |
| Cost of Living in Weymouth | 66.50 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wells | 68.99 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bristol | 83.46 miles |
| Cost of Living in Poole | 84.92 miles |