Cost of Living Comparison Between Oxford and London 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in London is 17.7% higher than in Oxford (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in London is 26.8% higher than in Oxford | |
| Rent Prices in London are 44.5% higher than in Oxford | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 1.4% higher than in Oxford | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 5.8% higher than in Oxford | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 10.7% lower than in Oxford | |
Restaurants | Oxford Edit |
London Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | £20.00 | £20.00 | 0.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | £77.62 | £80.00 | +3.1 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | £8.00 | £8.00 | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | £6.75 | £7.00 | +3.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | £6.00 | £6.25 | +4.2 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | £3.75 | £4.14 | +10.3 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | £3.19 | £2.21 | -30.6 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | £1.69 | £1.64 | -3.2 % |
Markets | Oxford Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | £1.30 | £1.42 | +8.9 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | £1.12 | £1.50 | +34.5 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | £0.67 | £0.85 | +28.3 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | £3.15 | £3.85 | +22.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | £5.02 | £4.11 | -18.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | £2.85 | £3.53 | +23.9 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | £5.03 | £5.95 | +18.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | £1.17 | £1.09 | -6.7 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | £0.57 | £0.51 | -10.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | £1.03 | £0.93 | -9.7 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | £1.24 | £1.40 | +12.9 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | £0.58 | £0.54 | -7.4 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | £0.60 | £0.59 | -2.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | £0.91 | £1.05 | +16.0 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | £1.27 | £1.43 | +12.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | £8.32 | £10.00 | +20.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | £2.57 | £2.54 | -1.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | £2.67 | £3.05 | +14.2 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | £17.75 | £17.75 | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Oxford Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | £3.00 | £3.00 | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | £82.00 | £200.00 | +143.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | £3.80 | £4.20 | +10.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | £3.86 | £3.99 | +3.3 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | £31.20 | £41.62 | +33.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | £1.45 | £1.51 | +3.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | £28,895.00 | £28,895.00 | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | £30,625.00 | £30,578.33 | -0.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Oxford Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | £272.03 | £290.12 | +6.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | £13.43 | £13.60 | +1.3 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | £33.01 | £30.73 | -6.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Oxford Edit |
London Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | £33.66 | £53.69 | +59.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | £8.62 | £17.05 | +97.7 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | £10.95 | £14.00 | +27.9 % |
Childcare | Oxford Edit |
London Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | £1,744.97 | £2,029.33 | +16.3 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | £11,650.00 | £26,325.45 | +126.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Oxford Edit |
London Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | £72.74 | £89.21 | +22.6 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | £35.14 | £40.50 | +15.3 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | £76.41 | £95.00 | +24.3 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | £78.72 | £106.09 | +34.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Oxford Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | £1,710.00 | £2,251.72 | +31.7 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | £1,272.50 | £1,698.08 | +33.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | £2,460.00 | £3,797.06 | +54.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | £1,940.00 | £2,923.68 | +50.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Oxford Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | £559.97 | £1,441.84 | +157.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | £476.38 | £668.58 | +40.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Oxford Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | £3,017.35 | £3,416.52 | +13.2 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.79 | 4.76 | -0.5 % |
| Last update: | 19 May 2026 | 15 June 2026 | |
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| Cost of Living in Witney | 13.11 miles |
| Cost of Living in Thame | 17.74 miles |
| Cost of Living in Chilton, Oxfordshire | 20.60 miles |
| Cost of Living in Reading | 25.87 miles |
| Cost of Living in Aylesbury | 25.92 miles |
| Cost of Living in Banbury | 29.68 miles |
| Cost of Living in High Wycombe | 30.49 miles |
| Cost of Living in Swindon | 30.85 miles |
| Cost of Living in Buckingham | 31.23 miles |
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 |