Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Guildford 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Guildford are 9.5% lower than in London (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Guildford are 23.4% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Guildford are 40.8% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Guildford are 18.3% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Guildford are 4.6% higher than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Guildford is 3.4% higher than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Guildford Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 £ | 15.00 £ | -25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 £ | 70.00 £ | -12.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 £ | 8.25 £ | +3.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.50 £ | 4.00 £ | -38.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.50 £ | 3.00 £ | -45.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.59 £ | 3.26 £ | -9.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.00 £ | 2.06 £ | +2.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.62 £ | 1.62 £ | +0.0 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Guildford Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.96 £ | 5.02 £ | +1.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.38 £ | 1.00 £ | -27.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.95 £ | 0.64 £ | -32.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.18 £ | 4.08 £ | +28.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.35 £ | 5.35 £ | +59.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.42 £ | 3.40 £ | -0.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.71 £ | 5.78 £ | +1.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.14 £ | 1.21 £ | +5.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.59 £ | 0.81 £ | +35.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.18 £ | 1.15 £ | -2.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.39 £ | 1.72 £ | +23.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.58 £ | 0.55 £ | -4.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.53 £ | 0.58 £ | +9.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.97 £ | 0.86 £ | -11.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.31 £ | 1.20 £ | -8.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.50 £ | 7.50 £ | -21.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.09 £ | 1.98 £ | -5.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.44 £ | 2.63 £ | +8.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.00 £ | 14.25 £ | -5.0 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Guildford Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.80 £ | 2.00 £ | -28.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 200.00 £ | 75.00 £ | -62.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 £ | 3.20 £ | -28.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.13 £ | 2.01 £ | -35.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 £ | 15.60 £ | -48.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.71 £ | 5.48 £ | -4.0 % |
| 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 £ | 21,750.00 £ | -15.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Guildford Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 294.39 £ | 342.19 £ | +16.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 14.90 £ | 12.62 £ | -15.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.88 £ | 29.58 £ | -4.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Guildford Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.64 £ | 48.75 £ | +4.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.61 £ | 11.42 £ | -21.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 £ | 13.00 £ | -13.3 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Guildford Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,840.34 £ | 1,610.83 £ | -12.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,054.76 £ | 18,000.00 £ | -10.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Guildford Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 81.77 £ | 60.83 £ | -25.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 39.35 £ | 40.00 £ | +1.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 88.24 £ | 85.00 £ | -3.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 95.96 £ | 90.00 £ | -6.2 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Guildford Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,159.57 £ | 1,300.00 £ | -39.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,613.97 £ | 1,116.67 £ | -30.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,303.85 £ | 2,000.00 £ | -53.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,910.53 £ | 2,083.33 £ | -28.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Guildford Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,311.20 £ | 682.83 £ | -47.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 739.22 £ | 557.41 £ | -24.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Guildford Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,477.54 £ | 2,755.86 £ | -20.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.57 | 6.18 | +10.8 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | March 2024 | |
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| 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 Guildford: | Cost of Living in Truro | 18.87 miles |
| Cost of Living in Falmouth | 20.84 miles |
| Cost of Living in Plymouth | 69.80 miles |
| Cost of Living in Torquay | 99.25 miles |
| Cost of Living in Exeter | 101.21 miles |
| Cost of Living in Taunton | 135.09 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bridport | 142.24 miles |
| Cost of Living in Yeovil | 151.95 miles |
| Cost of Living in Weymouth | 164.60 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bristol | 181.56 miles |