Cost of Living Comparison Between Sheffield and Leeds 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Leeds are 1.6% lower than in Sheffield (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Leeds are 2.7% higher than in Sheffield | |
| Rent Prices in Leeds are 14.5% higher than in Sheffield | |
| Restaurant Prices in Leeds are 6.0% higher than in Sheffield | |
| Groceries Prices in Leeds are 5.1% lower than in Sheffield | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Leeds is 16.3% higher than in Sheffield | |
Restaurants | Sheffield Edit |
Leeds Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.00 £ | 15.00 £ | +25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 63.00 £ | 60.00 £ | -4.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.00 £ | 7.30 £ | +4.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.10 £ | 4.50 £ | +9.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 £ | 4.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.43 £ | 3.19 £ | -7.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.05 £ | 1.69 £ | -17.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.41 £ | 1.13 £ | -20.0 % |
Markets | Sheffield Edit |
Leeds Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.21 £ | 4.13 £ | -20.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 0.82 £ | 1.18 £ | +43.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.55 £ | 0.70 £ | +26.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.92 £ | 2.61 £ | -10.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.82 £ | 2.81 £ | -26.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.51 £ | 2.51 £ | -28.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.79 £ | 3.90 £ | -18.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.92 £ | 1.02 £ | +11.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.46 £ | 0.48 £ | +5.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.75 £ | 0.92 £ | +21.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.20 £ | 0.88 £ | -26.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.38 £ | 0.45 £ | +20.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.40 £ | 0.44 £ | +9.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.73 £ | 0.72 £ | -1.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.84 £ | 1.12 £ | +33.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 £ | 8.00 £ | +14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.73 £ | 1.96 £ | +13.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.05 £ | 1.73 £ | -15.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 12.00 £ | 12.95 £ | +7.9 % |
Transportation | Sheffield Edit |
Leeds Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 £ | 2.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 72.70 £ | 80.00 £ | +10.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.50 £ | 5.00 £ | +42.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.59 £ | 2.61 £ | +63.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 14.40 £ | 10.20 £ | -29.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.71 £ | 5.93 £ | +3.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,285.00 £ | 28,285.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,810.00 £ | 29,550.67 £ | +14.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Sheffield Edit |
Leeds Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 312.88 £ | 213.25 £ | -31.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 13.08 £ | 12.14 £ | -7.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 28.42 £ | 29.75 £ | +4.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Sheffield Edit |
Leeds Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.85 £ | 29.08 £ | -11.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 4.00 £ | 17.33 £ | +333.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.00 £ | 9.00 £ | -10.0 % |
Childcare | Sheffield Edit |
Leeds Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 856.00 £ | 1,164.33 £ | +36.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 7,500.00 £ | 10,000.00 £ | +33.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Sheffield Edit |
Leeds Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 64.86 £ | 67.50 £ | +4.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 26.00 £ | 35.57 £ | +36.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 82.00 £ | 66.00 £ | -19.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 51.25 £ | 73.00 £ | +42.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Sheffield Edit |
Leeds Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 773.75 £ | 919.17 £ | +18.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 685.00 £ | 691.67 £ | +1.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,410.00 £ | 1,831.67 £ | +29.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,066.67 £ | 1,062.50 £ | -0.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Sheffield Edit |
Leeds Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 297.29 £ | 480.00 £ | +61.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 232.26 £ | 238.45 £ | +2.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Sheffield Edit |
Leeds Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,146.30 £ | 2,564.12 £ | +19.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.90 | 5.86 | -0.7 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 57 | 72 |
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Cities near Sheffield: | Cost of Living in Barnsley | 15.39 miles |
| Cost of Living in Doncaster | 21.73 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wakefield | 24.93 miles |
| Cost of Living in Huddersfield | 26.99 miles |
| Cost of Living in Leeds | 35.14 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oldham | 36.15 miles |
| Cost of Living in Stockport | 37.11 miles |
| Cost of Living in Manchester | 37.92 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nottingham | 39.14 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bradford | 43.57 miles |
Cities near Leeds: | Cost of Living in Bradford | 9.80 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wakefield | 10.40 miles |
| Cost of Living in Huddersfield | 20.24 miles |
| Cost of Living in Barnsley | 21.86 miles |
| Cost of Living in York | 24.11 miles |
| Cost of Living in Doncaster | 31.82 miles |
| Cost of Living in Sheffield | 34.70 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oldham | 36.34 miles |
| Cost of Living in Manchester | 42.05 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bury | 42.38 miles |