Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Barnsley 
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| Not enough data to calculate difference in Cost of Living | |
| Not enough data to calculate difference in Cost of Living Including Rent | |
| Rent Prices in Barnsley are 76.2% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Barnsley are 12.3% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Barnsley are 16.9% lower than in London | |
| Not enough data to calculate difference in Local Purchasing Power | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Barnsley Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 £ | 20.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 80.00 £ | 65.00 £ | -18.8 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 8.25 £ | 7.50 £ | -9.1 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 6.50 £ | 4.07 £ | -37.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 6.00 £ | 4.50 £ | -25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 4.02 £ | 3.40 £ | -15.4 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.34 £ | 1.71 £ | -26.9 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.51 £ | 1.31 £ | -13.4 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Barnsley Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.28 £ | 1.23 £ | -3.8 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.42 £ | 1.05 £ | -25.9 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.88 £ | 0.69 £ | -21.4 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.71 £ | 2.88 £ | -22.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.81 £ | 3.02 £ | -20.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.02 £ | 2.52 £ | -16.6 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 5.56 £ | 3.94 £ | -29.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.09 £ | 1.03 £ | -5.5 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.59 £ | 0.45 £ | -23.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.99 £ | 0.88 £ | -10.8 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.20 £ | 0.88 £ | -26.5 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.56 £ | 0.67 £ | +19.8 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.61 £ | 0.54 £ | -11.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.08 £ | 0.80 £ | -26.0 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.36 £ | 1.07 £ | -21.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.70 £ | 8.50 £ | -2.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.51 £ | 2.15 £ | -14.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.09 £ | 2.44 £ | -20.9 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 16.90 £ | 15.00 £ | -11.2 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Barnsley Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.50 £ | 2.00 £ | -42.9 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 180.00 £ | ? | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 4.00 £ | 4.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 4.00 £ | 1.65 £ | -58.8 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 30.00 £ | 14.50 £ | -51.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.40 £ | 1.42 £ | +1.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 28,285.00 £ | 28,285.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 29,735.44 £ | 30,505.00 £ | +2.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Barnsley Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 266.12 £ | 149.89 £ | -43.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 14.78 £ | 14.49 £ | -2.0 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 33.20 £ | 33.66 £ | +1.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Barnsley Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 52.93 £ | 40.00 £ | -24.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 18.59 £ | ? | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 15.00 £ | 9.00 £ | -40.0 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Barnsley Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,903.89 £ | 1,100.00 £ | -42.2 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 21,336.46 £ | 12,125.00 £ | -43.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Barnsley Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 86.69 £ | 43.80 £ | -49.5 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 39.23 £ | 28.20 £ | -28.1 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 93.83 £ | 68.80 £ | -26.7 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 110.91 £ | 58.33 £ | -47.4 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Barnsley Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,346.27 £ | 550.00 £ | -76.6 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,763.64 £ | 425.00 £ | -75.9 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,817.65 £ | 850.00 £ | -77.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,764.83 £ | 725.00 £ | -73.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Barnsley Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,387.01 £ | ? | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 758.88 £ | ? | |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Barnsley Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,562.45 £ | 1,855.56 £ | -47.9 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.74 | 5.90 | +24.4 % |
| Last update: | 15 November 2025 | 1 July 2025 | |
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Cities near London: | Cost of Living in Westminster | 2.09 miles |
| Cost of Living in Southwark | 3.41 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ealing | 10.41 miles |
| Cost of Living in Croydon | 11.15 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kingston upon Thames | 11.19 miles |
| Cost of Living in Barnet | 16.17 miles |
| Cost of Living in Watford | 20.33 miles |
| Cost of Living in Slough | 22.72 miles |
| Cost of Living in Harlow | 24.88 miles |
| Cost of Living in Welwyn Garden City | 25.71 miles |
Cities near Barnsley: | Cost of Living in Rotherham | 13.77 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wakefield | 14.81 miles |
| Cost of Living in Doncaster | 16.35 miles |
| Cost of Living in Huddersfield | 18.32 miles |
| Cost of Living in Sheffield | 20.85 miles |
| Cost of Living in Leeds | 22.53 miles |
| Cost of Living in Worksop | 28.66 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ashton-under-Lyne | 29.66 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oldham | 30.07 miles |
| Cost of Living in Halifax | 32.72 miles |