Cost of Living Comparison Between Sunderland and Middlesbrough 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Middlesbrough is 4.1% lower than in Sunderland (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Middlesbrough is 4.1% lower than in Sunderland | |
| Rent Prices in Middlesbrough are 4.2% lower than in Sunderland | |
| Restaurant Prices in Middlesbrough are 4.0% lower than in Sunderland | |
| Groceries Prices in Middlesbrough are 8.7% lower than in Sunderland | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Middlesbrough is 13.9% higher than in Sunderland | |
Restaurants | Sunderland Edit |
Middlesbrough Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | 15.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 £ | 55.00 £ | -8.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.20 £ | 7.60 £ | +5.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.50 £ | 4.00 £ | -11.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 £ | 4.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.41 £ | 3.04 £ | -10.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.63 £ | 1.58 £ | -3.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.18 £ | 1.16 £ | -1.5 % |
Markets | Sunderland Edit |
Middlesbrough Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.49 £ | 4.49 £ | 0.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.06 £ | 1.24 £ | +16.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.71 £ | 0.87 £ | +22.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.64 £ | 3.05 £ | +15.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.53 £ | 2.35 £ | -33.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.84 £ | 2.48 £ | -12.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.75 £ | 3.22 £ | -32.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.01 £ | 0.86 £ | -14.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.62 £ | 0.62 £ | +0.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.89 £ | 0.75 £ | -15.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.18 £ | 0.91 £ | -23.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.56 £ | 0.56 £ | 0.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.53 £ | 0.44 £ | -17.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.75 £ | 1.04 £ | +38.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.35 £ | 1.43 £ | +6.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | 8.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.84 £ | 1.84 £ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.09 £ | 3.90 £ | +86.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 12.47 £ | 12.47 £ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Sunderland Edit |
Middlesbrough Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.10 £ | 3.05 £ | +45.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 57.00 £ | 60.00 £ | +5.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.60 £ | 2.90 £ | +11.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.75 £ | 1.50 £ | -14.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 12.00 £ | 10.20 £ | -15.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.48 £ | 5.38 £ | -1.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,285.00 £ | 25,000.00 £ | -11.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,550.67 £ | 27,750.00 £ | -6.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Sunderland Edit |
Middlesbrough Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 220.00 £ | 207.75 £ | -5.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 12.65 £ | 12.65 £ | 0.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 35.56 £ | 31.00 £ | -12.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Sunderland Edit |
Middlesbrough Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.25 £ | 38.40 £ | +22.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 9.20 £ | 15.67 £ | +70.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.00 £ | 9.00 £ | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Sunderland Edit |
Middlesbrough Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,025.00 £ | 700.00 £ | -31.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 14,000.00 £ | 15,000.00 £ | +7.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Sunderland Edit |
Middlesbrough Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 60.00 £ | 60.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 30.00 £ | 29.60 £ | -1.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 72.22 £ | 72.22 £ | 0.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 65.67 £ | 63.33 £ | -3.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Sunderland Edit |
Middlesbrough Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 590.00 £ | 666.67 £ | +13.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 450.00 £ | 516.67 £ | +14.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,000.00 £ | 750.00 £ | -25.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 725.00 £ | 716.67 £ | -1.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Sunderland Edit |
Middlesbrough Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 278.71 £ | 185.80 £ | -33.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 148.64 £ | 157.93 £ | +6.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Sunderland Edit |
Middlesbrough Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,850.00 £ | 2,020.00 £ | +9.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.72 | 5.75 | +0.6 % |
| Last update: | December 2024 | December 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 19 | 19 |
Cities near Sunderland: | Cost of Living in Durham | 12.34 miles |
| Cost of Living in Newcastle upon Tyne | 12.85 miles |
| Cost of Living in Middlesbrough | 29.18 miles |
| Cost of Living in York | 73.84 miles |
| Cost of Living in Leeds | 91.38 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bradford | 93.44 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wakefield | 99.01 miles |
| Cost of Living in Doncaster | 107.89 miles |
| Cost of Living in Barnsley | 110.48 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kingston upon Hull | 113.08 miles |
Cities near Middlesbrough: | Cost of Living in Durham | 25.07 miles |
| Cost of Living in Sunderland | 29.34 miles |
| Cost of Living in Newcastle upon Tyne | 39.62 miles |
| Cost of Living in York | 48.50 miles |
| Cost of Living in Leeds | 63.65 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bradford | 67.92 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wakefield | 73.66 miles |
| Cost of Living in Doncaster | 82.55 miles |
| Cost of Living in Barnsley | 85.13 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kingston upon Hull | 87.74 miles |