Cost of Living Comparison Between Oxford and London 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in London are 13.6% higher than in Oxford (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in London are 30.2% higher than in Oxford | |
| Rent Prices in London are 59.1% higher than in Oxford | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 31.7% higher than in Oxford | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 4.5% lower than in Oxford | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 1.0% higher than in Oxford | |
Restaurants | Oxford Edit |
London Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.00 £ | 20.00 £ | +42.9 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 58.00 £ | 80.00 £ | +37.9 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 £ | 8.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.45 £ | 6.50 £ | +19.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.20 £ | 5.50 £ | +5.8 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.11 £ | 3.58 £ | +15.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.77 £ | 1.94 £ | +9.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.50 £ | 1.58 £ | +5.4 % |
Markets | Oxford Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.54 £ | 4.95 £ | -10.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.12 £ | 1.42 £ | +26.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.11 £ | 0.90 £ | -19.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.80 £ | 3.29 £ | -31.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.45 £ | 3.48 £ | +0.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.92 £ | 3.45 £ | -11.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.56 £ | 5.75 £ | +3.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.37 £ | 1.11 £ | -19.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.48 £ | 0.58 £ | +21.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.32 £ | 1.18 £ | -10.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.69 £ | 1.37 £ | -19.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.50 £ | 0.57 £ | +13.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.53 £ | 0.54 £ | +2.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.77 £ | 0.92 £ | +19.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.28 £ | 1.25 £ | -2.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | 9.25 £ | +15.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.36 £ | 2.05 £ | -13.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.78 £ | 2.41 £ | -36.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 13.75 £ | 15.00 £ | +9.1 % |
Transportation | Oxford Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 £ | 2.80 £ | +40.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 73.91 £ | 200.00 £ | +170.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 £ | 4.00 £ | -20.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.40 £ | 3.13 £ | +30.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 18.00 £ | 30.00 £ | +66.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.05 £ | 5.75 £ | -4.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,285.00 £ | 27,280.00 £ | -3.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 31,225.00 £ | 25,860.62 £ | -17.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Oxford Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 281.91 £ | 287.04 £ | +1.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 13.44 £ | 15.13 £ | +12.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 34.15 £ | 31.12 £ | -8.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Oxford Edit |
London Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.46 £ | 47.02 £ | +25.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 9.00 £ | 13.91 £ | +54.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.00 £ | 15.00 £ | +50.0 % |
Childcare | Oxford Edit |
London Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,312.50 £ | 1,840.34 £ | +40.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 40,000.00 £ | 20,054.76 £ | -49.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Oxford Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 67.43 £ | 82.24 £ | +22.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 38.33 £ | 39.97 £ | +4.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 74.38 £ | 88.46 £ | +18.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 87.50 £ | 93.83 £ | +7.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Oxford Edit |
London Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,460.00 £ | 2,238.00 £ | +53.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,090.00 £ | 1,624.67 £ | +49.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,625.00 £ | 4,322.37 £ | +64.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,772.22 £ | 2,871.05 £ | +62.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Oxford Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 929.02 £ | 1,311.20 £ | +41.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 382.42 £ | 716.48 £ | +87.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Oxford Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,440.47 £ | 3,209.51 £ | +31.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.92 | 5.60 | -5.5 % |
| Last update: | March 2024 | April 2024 | |
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| Cost of Living in Chilton, Oxfordshire | 20.60 miles |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |