Cost of Living Comparison Between Newcastle upon Tyne and London 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in London is 28.9% higher than in Newcastle upon Tyne (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in London is 60.5% higher than in Newcastle upon Tyne | |
| Rent Prices in London are 157.9% higher than in Newcastle upon Tyne | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 15.9% higher than in Newcastle upon Tyne | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 8.7% higher than in Newcastle upon Tyne | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 21.7% lower than in Newcastle upon Tyne | |
Restaurants | Newcastle upon Tyne Edit |
London Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | 20.00 £ | +33.3 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 75.00 £ | 80.00 £ | +6.7 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 7.20 £ | 8.25 £ | +14.7 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 5.00 £ | 6.50 £ | +30.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.00 £ | 6.00 £ | +20.0 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.78 £ | 4.02 £ | +6.4 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.33 £ | 2.34 £ | +0.2 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.66 £ | 1.51 £ | -9.2 % |
Markets | Newcastle upon Tyne Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.19 £ | 1.28 £ | +8.1 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.41 £ | 1.42 £ | +0.7 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.71 £ | 0.88 £ | +23.7 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2.75 £ | 3.71 £ | +34.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.99 £ | 3.81 £ | +27.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.11 £ | 3.02 £ | -2.7 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 4.42 £ | 5.56 £ | +25.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.25 £ | 1.09 £ | -12.8 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.70 £ | 0.59 £ | -15.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.21 £ | 0.99 £ | -17.9 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.27 £ | 1.20 £ | -5.5 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.63 £ | 0.56 £ | -10.9 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.57 £ | 0.61 £ | +7.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 0.88 £ | 1.08 £ | +23.3 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.69 £ | 1.36 £ | -19.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 £ | 8.70 £ | +24.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.21 £ | 2.51 £ | +13.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.16 £ | 3.09 £ | +43.1 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 14.00 £ | 16.90 £ | +20.7 % |
Transportation | Newcastle upon Tyne Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.45 £ | 3.50 £ | +42.9 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 65.00 £ | 180.00 £ | +176.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 5.00 £ | 4.00 £ | -20.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.46 £ | 4.00 £ | +62.8 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 16.50 £ | 30.00 £ | +81.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.42 £ | 1.40 £ | -1.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 28,285.00 £ | 28,285.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 32,003.33 £ | 29,735.44 £ | -7.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Newcastle upon Tyne Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 170.78 £ | 266.12 £ | +55.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 14.12 £ | 14.78 £ | +4.6 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 32.39 £ | 33.20 £ | +2.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Newcastle upon Tyne Edit |
London Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 43.14 £ | 52.93 £ | +22.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 18.00 £ | 18.59 £ | +3.3 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 9.00 £ | 15.00 £ | +66.7 % |
Childcare | Newcastle upon Tyne Edit |
London Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 925.00 £ | 1,903.89 £ | +105.8 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 13,333.33 £ | 21,336.46 £ | +60.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Newcastle upon Tyne Edit |
London Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 62.00 £ | 86.69 £ | +39.8 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 35.00 £ | 39.23 £ | +12.1 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 62.00 £ | 93.83 £ | +51.3 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 60.83 £ | 110.91 £ | +82.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Newcastle upon Tyne Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 875.00 £ | 2,346.27 £ | +168.1 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 764.29 £ | 1,763.64 £ | +130.8 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,416.67 £ | 3,817.65 £ | +169.5 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,090.00 £ | 2,764.83 £ | +153.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Newcastle upon Tyne Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 476.12 £ | 1,387.01 £ | +191.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 342.13 £ | 758.88 £ | +121.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Newcastle upon Tyne Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,834.72 £ | 3,562.45 £ | +25.7 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.46 | 4.74 | -13.2 % |
| Last update: | 30 October 2025 | 15 November 2025 | |
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| Cost of Living in Durham | 16.81 miles |
| Cost of Living in Middlesbrough | 39.39 miles |
| Cost of Living in York | 84.05 miles |
| Cost of Living in Leeds | 94.34 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bradford | 99.10 miles |
| Cost of Living in Edinburgh | 104.55 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wakefield | 104.68 miles |
| Cost of Living in Doncaster | 113.47 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Ealing | 10.41 miles |
| Cost of Living in Croydon | 11.15 miles |
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| 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 |