Cost of Living Comparison Between Bournemouth and London 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in London is 39.6% higher than in Bournemouth (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in London is 56.3% higher than in Bournemouth | |
| Rent Prices in London are 90.8% higher than in Bournemouth | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 23.1% higher than in Bournemouth | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 23.3% higher than in Bournemouth | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 1.4% lower than in Bournemouth | |
Restaurants | Bournemouth Edit |
London Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.75 £ | 20.00 £ | +35.6 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.00 £ | 80.00 £ | +14.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.00 £ | 8.00 £ | +14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.00 £ | 6.02 £ | +20.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 £ | 6.00 £ | +50.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.10 £ | 3.79 £ | +22.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.69 £ | 2.05 £ | +21.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.27 £ | 1.41 £ | +11.1 % |
Markets | Bournemouth Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.52 £ | 4.78 £ | +5.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 0.83 £ | 1.46 £ | +75.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.63 £ | 0.82 £ | +30.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.49 £ | 3.59 £ | +44.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.29 £ | 3.78 £ | +14.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.33 £ | 3.02 £ | +29.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.07 £ | 4.84 £ | +18.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.91 £ | 1.16 £ | +26.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.49 £ | 0.62 £ | +25.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.76 £ | 1.05 £ | +39.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.75 £ | 1.24 £ | +66.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.58 £ | 0.57 £ | -1.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.43 £ | 0.59 £ | +37.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.71 £ | 1.01 £ | +42.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.04 £ | 1.32 £ | +27.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.75 £ | 9.00 £ | +33.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.97 £ | 2.38 £ | +20.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.86 £ | 2.93 £ | +57.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 16.07 £ | 17.00 £ | +5.8 % |
Transportation | Bournemouth Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 £ | 2.80 £ | +40.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 63.50 £ | 183.04 £ | +188.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 £ | 4.50 £ | +50.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.11 £ | 4.18 £ | +98.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 19.00 £ | 30.00 £ | +57.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.36 £ | 5.44 £ | +1.3 % |
| 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) | 28,628.75 £ | 28,922.94 £ | +1.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Bournemouth Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 225.09 £ | 233.10 £ | +3.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 11.94 £ | 15.21 £ | +27.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 33.07 £ | 31.46 £ | -4.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Bournemouth Edit |
London Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.50 £ | 48.76 £ | +65.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 9.25 £ | 16.42 £ | +77.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.00 £ | 15.00 £ | +50.0 % |
Childcare | Bournemouth Edit |
London Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,458.00 £ | 1,804.45 £ | +23.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 18,133.33 £ | 20,965.22 £ | +15.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Bournemouth Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 56.40 £ | 80.11 £ | +42.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 33.57 £ | 36.00 £ | +7.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 85.00 £ | 92.30 £ | +8.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 59.00 £ | 117.34 £ | +98.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Bournemouth Edit |
London Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 990.00 £ | 2,218.66 £ | +124.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 875.00 £ | 1,639.66 £ | +87.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,125.00 £ | 4,133.78 £ | +94.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,625.00 £ | 2,721.63 £ | +67.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Bournemouth Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 371.61 £ | 1,459.24 £ | +292.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 222.97 £ | 780.29 £ | +250.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Bournemouth Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,969.53 £ | 3,035.38 £ | +54.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.60 | 5.03 | -10.3 % |
| Last update: | May 2025 | May 2025 | |
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