Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Portsmouth 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Portsmouth are 20.6% lower than in London (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Portsmouth are 38.1% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Portsmouth are 60.1% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Portsmouth are 33.8% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Portsmouth are 3.2% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Portsmouth is 9.6% higher than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Portsmouth Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 £ | 12.00 £ | -40.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 £ | 50.00 £ | -37.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 £ | 6.00 £ | -25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.50 £ | 4.50 £ | -30.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.50 £ | 4.35 £ | -20.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.59 £ | 3.55 £ | -1.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.00 £ | 1.73 £ | -13.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.62 £ | 1.26 £ | -22.5 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Portsmouth Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.96 £ | 4.96 £ | -0.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.38 £ | 0.98 £ | -28.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.95 £ | 1.28 £ | +34.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.18 £ | 3.33 £ | +5.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.35 £ | 2.68 £ | -20.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.42 £ | 2.46 £ | -28.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.71 £ | 6.75 £ | +18.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.14 £ | 1.35 £ | +18.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.59 £ | 0.72 £ | +21.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.18 £ | 1.13 £ | -4.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.39 £ | 1.66 £ | +19.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.58 £ | 0.51 £ | -10.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.53 £ | 0.68 £ | +27.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.97 £ | 0.69 £ | -29.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.31 £ | 1.31 £ | +0.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.50 £ | 10.00 £ | +5.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.09 £ | 1.45 £ | -30.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.44 £ | 0.72 £ | -70.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.00 £ | 12.50 £ | -16.7 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Portsmouth Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.80 £ | 2.90 £ | +3.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 200.00 £ | 66.00 £ | -67.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 £ | 2.40 £ | -46.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.13 £ | 2.27 £ | -27.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 £ | 13.80 £ | -54.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.71 £ | 5.56 £ | -2.6 % |
| 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 £ | 29,186.67 £ | +12.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Portsmouth Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 294.39 £ | 230.00 £ | -21.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 14.90 £ | 11.25 £ | -24.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.88 £ | 29.25 £ | -5.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Portsmouth Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.64 £ | 23.83 £ | -48.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.35 £ | 13.25 £ | -7.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 £ | 9.00 £ | -40.0 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Portsmouth Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,840.34 £ | 1,036.00 £ | -43.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,054.76 £ | 11,241.00 £ | -43.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Portsmouth Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 81.77 £ | 65.00 £ | -20.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 39.35 £ | 33.33 £ | -15.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 88.24 £ | 63.75 £ | -27.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 95.96 £ | 101.67 £ | +5.9 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Portsmouth Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,159.57 £ | 900.16 £ | -58.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,612.58 £ | 757.50 £ | -53.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,303.85 £ | 1,406.83 £ | -67.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,910.53 £ | 1,317.71 £ | -54.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Portsmouth Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,311.20 £ | 418.06 £ | -68.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 739.22 £ | ? | |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Portsmouth Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,470.28 £ | 2,353.50 £ | -32.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.57 | 5.90 | +5.8 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | February 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 903 | 25 |
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| Cost of Living in Kingston upon Thames | 64.45 miles |
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