Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Sheffield 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Sheffield is 27.3% lower than in London (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Sheffield is 41.0% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Sheffield are 61.4% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Sheffield are 21.5% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Sheffield are 13.3% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Sheffield is 26.4% higher than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Sheffield Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 £ | 14.50 £ | -27.5 % |
| 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) | 6.00 £ | 4.13 £ | -31.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.00 £ | 4.00 £ | -33.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.77 £ | 3.44 £ | -8.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.05 £ | 1.86 £ | -9.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.42 £ | 1.45 £ | +2.4 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Sheffield Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.91 £ | 4.89 £ | -0.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.37 £ | 1.03 £ | -24.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.86 £ | 0.65 £ | -24.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.57 £ | 2.92 £ | -18.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.85 £ | 3.36 £ | -12.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.01 £ | 3.13 £ | +4.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.78 £ | 3.94 £ | -17.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.13 £ | 1.07 £ | -5.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.60 £ | 0.48 £ | -19.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.06 £ | 0.88 £ | -16.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.25 £ | 1.01 £ | -19.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.57 £ | 0.69 £ | +21.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.58 £ | 0.46 £ | -19.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.01 £ | 0.74 £ | -26.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.31 £ | 1.08 £ | -17.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.00 £ | 7.90 £ | -12.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.33 £ | 2.02 £ | -12.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.82 £ | 2.44 £ | -13.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 16.50 £ | 13.80 £ | -16.4 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Sheffield Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.90 £ | 2.40 £ | -17.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 180.00 £ | 75.40 £ | -58.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 £ | 3.60 £ | -20.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.18 £ | 1.65 £ | -60.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 £ | 15.00 £ | -50.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.50 £ | 5.35 £ | -2.7 % |
| 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) | 29,633.35 £ | 28,858.00 £ | -2.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Sheffield Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 233.03 £ | 262.88 £ | +12.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 14.55 £ | 13.75 £ | -5.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.64 £ | 31.96 £ | +1.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Sheffield Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 49.10 £ | 28.12 £ | -42.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 16.56 £ | 6.00 £ | -63.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 £ | 8.75 £ | -41.7 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Sheffield Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,804.45 £ | 918.33 £ | -49.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 21,853.52 £ | 7,500.00 £ | -65.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Sheffield Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 78.94 £ | 50.80 £ | -35.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 36.22 £ | 28.00 £ | -22.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 91.67 £ | 69.00 £ | -24.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 115.44 £ | 56.43 £ | -51.1 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Sheffield Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,221.39 £ | 830.56 £ | -62.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,643.64 £ | 715.00 £ | -56.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,182.89 £ | 1,466.25 £ | -64.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,746.51 £ | 1,150.00 £ | -58.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Sheffield Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,474.83 £ | 264.77 £ | -82.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 783.35 £ | 185.80 £ | -76.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Sheffield Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,072.59 £ | 2,290.78 £ | -25.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.03 | 5.30 | +5.4 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 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 Sheffield: | Cost of Living in Barnsley | 15.39 miles |
| Cost of Living in Doncaster | 21.73 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wakefield | 24.93 miles |
| Cost of Living in Huddersfield | 26.99 miles |
| Cost of Living in Leeds | 35.14 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oldham | 36.15 miles |
| Cost of Living in Stockport | 37.11 miles |
| Cost of Living in Manchester | 37.92 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nottingham | 39.14 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bradford | 43.57 miles |