Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Southend-on-Sea 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Southend-on-Sea are 30.0% lower than in London (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Southend-on-Sea are 44.5% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Southend-on-Sea are 62.7% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Southend-on-Sea are 23.7% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Southend-on-Sea are 22.7% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Southend-on-Sea is 47.0% higher than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Southend-on-Sea Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 £ | 15.00 £ | -25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 £ | 62.50 £ | -21.9 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 £ | 6.79 £ | -15.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.50 £ | 3.50 £ | -46.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.50 £ | 3.25 £ | -40.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.58 £ | 3.15 £ | -12.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.00 £ | 1.59 £ | -20.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.62 £ | 1.24 £ | -23.6 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Southend-on-Sea Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.99 £ | 3.41 £ | -31.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.38 £ | 0.68 £ | -50.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.95 £ | 0.69 £ | -27.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.16 £ | 3.50 £ | +10.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.35 £ | 2.27 £ | -32.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.42 £ | 2.04 £ | -40.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.71 £ | 4.94 £ | -13.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.14 £ | 1.00 £ | -12.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.59 £ | 0.41 £ | -31.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.18 £ | 0.79 £ | -33.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.39 £ | 1.13 £ | -19.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.58 £ | 0.46 £ | -20.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.53 £ | 0.50 £ | -6.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.97 £ | 0.57 £ | -41.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.31 £ | 1.00 £ | -23.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.50 £ | 8.00 £ | -15.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.09 £ | 2.04 £ | -2.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.44 £ | 1.94 £ | -20.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.00 £ | 11.80 £ | -21.3 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Southend-on-Sea Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.80 £ | 3.50 £ | +25.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 200.00 £ | 35.00 £ | -82.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 £ | 3.80 £ | -15.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.13 £ | 1.72 £ | -45.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 £ | 15.00 £ | -50.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.71 £ | 5.78 £ | +1.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,280.00 £ | 25,000.00 £ | -8.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,860.62 £ | 25,000.00 £ | -3.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Southend-on-Sea Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 294.39 £ | 127.50 £ | -56.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 14.90 £ | 13.00 £ | -12.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.88 £ | 29.58 £ | -4.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Southend-on-Sea Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.64 £ | 43.67 £ | -6.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.61 £ | 0.00 £ | -100.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 £ | 8.99 £ | -40.1 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Southend-on-Sea Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,840.34 £ | 1,500.00 £ | -18.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,054.76 £ | 15,000.00 £ | -25.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Southend-on-Sea Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 81.77 £ | 53.33 £ | -34.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 39.35 £ | 32.99 £ | -16.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 88.24 £ | 78.00 £ | -11.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 95.96 £ | 40.00 £ | -58.3 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Southend-on-Sea Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,159.57 £ | 625.00 £ | -71.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,613.97 £ | 350.00 £ | -78.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,303.85 £ | 1,675.00 £ | -61.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,910.53 £ | 1,450.00 £ | -50.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Southend-on-Sea Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,311.20 £ | 325.16 £ | -75.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 739.22 £ | 278.71 £ | -62.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Southend-on-Sea Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,477.54 £ | 2,836.11 £ | -18.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.57 | 5.83 | +4.6 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 876 | 9 |
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| 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 Southend-on-Sea: | Cost of Living in Basildon | 13.30 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Rochester | 39.42 miles |
| Cost of Living in London | 41.07 miles |
| Cost of Living in Southwark | 41.20 miles |
| Cost of Living in Colchester | 41.80 miles |
| Cost of Living in Westminster | 42.86 miles |
| Cost of Living in Croydon | 46.78 miles |
| Cost of Living in Maidstone | 47.16 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bishops Stortford | 47.23 miles |