Cost of Living Comparison Between Portsmouth and London 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in London are 26.1% higher than in Portsmouth (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in London are 62.1% higher than in Portsmouth | |
| Rent Prices in London are 152.2% higher than in Portsmouth | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 51.7% higher than in Portsmouth | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 2.9% higher than in Portsmouth | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 9.1% lower than in Portsmouth | |
Restaurants | Portsmouth Edit |
London Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.00 £ | 20.00 £ | +66.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 50.00 £ | 80.00 £ | +60.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 6.00 £ | 8.00 £ | +33.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | 4.50 £ | 6.50 £ | +44.4 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 4.35 £ | 6.00 £ | +37.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.55 £ | 3.61 £ | +1.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 1.73 £ | 2.03 £ | +17.1 % |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 1.26 £ | 1.63 £ | +29.8 % |
Markets | Portsmouth Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | 1.31 £ | 1.33 £ | +1.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | 1.09 £ | 1.55 £ | +42.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | 2.82 £ | 2.03 £ | -27.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.33 £ | 3.17 £ | -5.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | 5.90 £ | 7.51 £ | +27.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | 5.42 £ | 7.47 £ | +38.0 % |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 14.88 £ | 12.16 £ | -18.3 % |
| Apples (1kg) | 2.98 £ | 2.57 £ | -13.9 % |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.59 £ | 1.31 £ | -17.6 % |
| Oranges (1kg) | 2.50 £ | 2.59 £ | +3.6 % |
| Tomato (1kg) | 3.66 £ | 3.07 £ | -16.0 % |
| Potato (1kg) | 1.14 £ | 1.27 £ | +12.1 % |
| Onion (1kg) | 1.50 £ | 1.17 £ | -21.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.69 £ | 0.97 £ | +41.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.31 £ | 1.31 £ | -0.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 10.00 £ | 9.50 £ | -5.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.45 £ | 2.09 £ | +44.2 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 0.72 £ | 2.44 £ | +238.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 12.50 £ | 15.00 £ | +20.0 % |
Transportation | Portsmouth Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.90 £ | 2.80 £ | -3.4 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 66.00 £ | 200.00 £ | +203.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.40 £ | 4.50 £ | +87.5 % |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | 1.41 £ | 1.95 £ | +38.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 13.80 £ | 30.00 £ | +117.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.47 £ | 1.51 £ | +2.6 % |
| 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) | 29,186.67 £ | 25,860.62 £ | -11.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Portsmouth Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | 230.00 £ | 294.99 £ | +28.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 11.25 £ | 15.23 £ | +35.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.25 £ | 31.02 £ | +6.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Portsmouth Edit |
London Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23.83 £ | 46.74 £ | +96.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 13.25 £ | 14.35 £ | +8.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.00 £ | 15.00 £ | +66.8 % |
Childcare | Portsmouth Edit |
London Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,036.00 £ | 1,840.34 £ | +77.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 11,241.00 £ | 20,054.76 £ | +78.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Portsmouth Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 65.00 £ | 81.72 £ | +25.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 33.33 £ | 39.37 £ | +18.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 63.75 £ | 89.05 £ | +39.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 101.67 £ | 97.78 £ | -3.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Portsmouth Edit |
London Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 896.64 £ | 2,138.54 £ | +138.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 757.50 £ | 1,607.38 £ | +112.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,403.31 £ | 4,422.97 £ | +215.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,314.42 £ | 2,858.97 £ | +117.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Portsmouth Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 4,500.00 £ | 14,113.78 £ | +213.6 % |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ? | 7,956.99 £ | |
Salaries And Financing | Portsmouth Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,353.50 £ | 3,467.66 £ | +47.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.90 | 5.52 | -6.4 % |
| Last update: | February 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 24 | 899 |
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| Cost of Living in Winchester | 48.47 km |
| Cost of Living in Camberley | 77.46 km |
| Cost of Living in Basingstoke | 79.22 km |
| Cost of Living in Brighton | 79.93 km |
| Cost of Living in Bournemouth | 83.22 km |
| Cost of Living in Wokingham | 87.79 km |
| Cost of Living in Crawley | 90.48 km |
| Cost of Living in Kingston upon Thames | 103.72 km |
| Cost of Living in Reading | 106.43 km |
Cities near London: | Cost of Living in Westminster | 3.36 km |
| Cost of Living in Southwark | 5.49 km |
| Cost of Living in Ealing | 16.75 km |
| Cost of Living in Croydon | 17.95 km |
| Cost of Living in Kingston upon Thames | 18.00 km |
| Cost of Living in Barnet | 26.02 km |
| Cost of Living in Watford | 32.71 km |
| Cost of Living in Slough | 36.56 km |
| Cost of Living in Harlow | 40.05 km |
| Cost of Living in Welwyn Garden City | 41.38 km |