Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Maidstone 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Maidstone are 22.8% lower than in London (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Maidstone are 32.3% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Maidstone are 44.3% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Maidstone are 33.1% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Maidstone are 19.8% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Maidstone is 8.5% lower than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Maidstone Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 £ | 14.50 £ | -27.5 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 £ | 45.00 £ | -43.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 £ | 6.50 £ | -18.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.50 £ | 3.75 £ | -42.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.75 £ | 4.00 £ | -30.4 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.59 £ | 2.50 £ | -30.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.02 £ | 1.88 £ | -6.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.65 £ | 1.57 £ | -4.5 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Maidstone Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.04 £ | 4.72 £ | -6.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.39 £ | 1.43 £ | +3.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.92 £ | 0.75 £ | -18.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.17 £ | 2.81 £ | -11.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.41 £ | 3.19 £ | -6.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.42 £ | 2.69 £ | -21.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.70 £ | 4.22 £ | -25.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.14 £ | 1.16 £ | +1.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.59 £ | 0.68 £ | +15.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.18 £ | 0.72 £ | -39.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.39 £ | 0.69 £ | -50.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.58 £ | 0.56 £ | -3.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.53 £ | 0.60 £ | +13.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.97 £ | 0.82 £ | -14.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.31 £ | 0.88 £ | -33.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.50 £ | 8.00 £ | -15.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.09 £ | 1.57 £ | -24.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.44 £ | 1.56 £ | -35.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.00 £ | 11.01 £ | -26.6 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Maidstone Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.80 £ | 4.00 £ | +42.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 200.00 £ | 79.53 £ | -60.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 £ | 3.00 £ | -33.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.13 £ | 2.29 £ | -27.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 £ | 18.00 £ | -40.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.71 £ | 5.58 £ | -2.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,280.00 £ | 22,673.72 £ | -16.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,860.62 £ | 26,239.48 £ | +1.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Maidstone Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 294.39 £ | 217.28 £ | -26.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 15.09 £ | 11.19 £ | -25.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.00 £ | 27.86 £ | -10.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Maidstone Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.64 £ | 56.67 £ | +21.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.61 £ | 19.67 £ | +34.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 £ | 12.00 £ | -20.0 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Maidstone Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,840.34 £ | 1,154.91 £ | -37.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,054.76 £ | 12,719.01 £ | -36.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Maidstone Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 81.72 £ | 78.86 £ | -3.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 39.37 £ | 35.00 £ | -11.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 89.05 £ | 78.12 £ | -12.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 97.78 £ | 84.17 £ | -13.9 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Maidstone Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,132.98 £ | 1,100.00 £ | -48.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,607.50 £ | 866.67 £ | -46.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,296.25 £ | 2,390.22 £ | -44.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,892.31 £ | 1,732.37 £ | -40.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Maidstone Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,311.20 £ | 230.18 £ | -82.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 739.22 £ | 236.90 £ | -68.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Maidstone Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,432.31 £ | 2,125.00 £ | -38.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.57 | 5.83 | +4.5 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 879 | 10 |
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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 Maidstone: | Cost of Living in Rochester | 9.07 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tonbridge | 13.95 miles |
| Cost of Living in Canterbury | 28.48 miles |
| Cost of Living in Southwark | 34.89 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bexhill | 36.39 miles |
| Cost of Living in London | 37.27 miles |
| Cost of Living in Croydon | 37.73 miles |
| Cost of Living in Basildon | 37.95 miles |
| Cost of Living in Westminster | 39.42 miles |
| Cost of Living in Crawley | 42.83 miles |