Cost of Living Comparison Between Leeds and Sheffield 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Sheffield are 1.6% higher than in Leeds (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Sheffield are 2.7% lower than in Leeds | |
| Rent Prices in Sheffield are 12.6% lower than in Leeds | |
| Restaurant Prices in Sheffield are 5.6% lower than in Leeds | |
| Groceries Prices in Sheffield are 5.3% higher than in Leeds | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Sheffield is 14.0% lower than in Leeds | |
Restaurants | Leeds Edit |
Sheffield Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | 12.00 £ | -20.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 £ | 63.00 £ | +5.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.30 £ | 7.00 £ | -4.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.50 £ | 4.10 £ | -8.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 £ | 4.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.19 £ | 3.43 £ | +7.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.69 £ | 2.05 £ | +21.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.13 £ | 1.41 £ | +25.1 % |
Markets | Leeds Edit |
Sheffield Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.13 £ | 5.21 £ | +26.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.18 £ | 0.82 £ | -30.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.70 £ | 0.55 £ | -21.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.61 £ | 2.92 £ | +11.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.81 £ | 3.82 £ | +35.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.51 £ | 3.51 £ | +40.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 3.91 £ | 4.79 £ | +22.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.02 £ | 0.92 £ | -10.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.49 £ | 0.46 £ | -5.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.92 £ | 0.75 £ | -17.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.88 £ | 1.20 £ | +35.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.45 £ | 0.38 £ | -17.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.44 £ | 0.40 £ | -8.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.72 £ | 0.73 £ | +1.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.12 £ | 0.84 £ | -24.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | 7.00 £ | -12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.96 £ | 1.73 £ | -11.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.73 £ | 2.05 £ | +18.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 12.95 £ | 12.00 £ | -7.3 % |
Transportation | Leeds Edit |
Sheffield Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 £ | 2.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 80.00 £ | 72.70 £ | -9.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 £ | 3.50 £ | -30.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.61 £ | 1.59 £ | -38.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 10.20 £ | 14.40 £ | +41.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.93 £ | 5.71 £ | -3.7 % |
| 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) | 29,550.67 £ | 25,810.00 £ | -12.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Leeds Edit |
Sheffield Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 213.25 £ | 312.88 £ | +46.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 12.14 £ | 13.08 £ | +7.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.75 £ | 28.42 £ | -4.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Leeds Edit |
Sheffield Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.08 £ | 32.85 £ | +13.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 17.33 £ | 4.00 £ | -76.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.00 £ | 10.00 £ | +11.1 % |
Childcare | Leeds Edit |
Sheffield Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,164.33 £ | 856.00 £ | -26.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,000.00 £ | 7,500.00 £ | -25.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Leeds Edit |
Sheffield Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 67.50 £ | 64.86 £ | -3.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 35.57 £ | 26.00 £ | -26.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 66.00 £ | 82.00 £ | +24.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 73.00 £ | 51.25 £ | -29.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Leeds Edit |
Sheffield Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 919.17 £ | 773.75 £ | -15.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 691.67 £ | 685.00 £ | -1.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,831.67 £ | 1,410.00 £ | -23.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,062.50 £ | 1,066.67 £ | +0.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Leeds Edit |
Sheffield Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 480.00 £ | 297.29 £ | -38.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 238.45 £ | 232.26 £ | -2.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Leeds Edit |
Sheffield Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,564.12 £ | 2,146.30 £ | -16.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.86 | 5.90 | +0.7 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 72 | 57 |
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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 |
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 |