Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Basingstoke 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Basingstoke are 13.3% lower than in London (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Basingstoke are 32.7% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Basingstoke are 56.8% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Basingstoke are 4.9% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Basingstoke are 3.5% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Basingstoke is 4.9% higher than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Basingstoke Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | 15.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.00 £ | 65.00 £ | -7.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.00 £ | 6.00 £ | -14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 £ | 5.00 £ | -16.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 £ | 4.00 £ | -20.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.44 £ | 3.30 £ | -4.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.78 £ | 1.23 £ | -30.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.37 £ | 1.02 £ | -25.5 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Basingstoke Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.35 £ | 3.68 £ | -15.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.03 £ | 1.09 £ | +6.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.83 £ | 0.91 £ | +8.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.56 £ | 2.18 £ | -14.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.87 £ | 3.24 £ | +13.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.09 £ | 3.13 £ | +1.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.80 £ | 5.42 £ | +12.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.95 £ | 1.01 £ | +6.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.58 £ | 0.39 £ | -32.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.90 £ | 0.60 £ | -33.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.12 £ | 0.70 £ | -37.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.49 £ | 0.54 £ | +9.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.52 £ | 0.42 £ | -18.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.87 £ | 0.81 £ | -6.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.15 £ | 0.99 £ | -14.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.00 £ | 8.00 £ | -11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.02 £ | 1.74 £ | -13.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.48 £ | 2.50 £ | +0.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 13.00 £ | 11.85 £ | -8.8 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Basingstoke Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.60 £ | 3.50 £ | +34.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 153.00 £ | 63.04 £ | -58.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 £ | 3.00 £ | -25.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.74 £ | 2.40 £ | -12.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 28.80 £ | 18.00 £ | -37.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.78 £ | 5.87 £ | -13.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,000.00 £ | 16,499.50 £ | -34.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,485.25 £ | 16,999.50 £ | -30.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Basingstoke Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 268.41 £ | 157.72 £ | -41.2 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.12 £ | 0.10 £ | -15.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 28.96 £ | 26.50 £ | -8.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Basingstoke Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.98 £ | 35.80 £ | -16.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 11.76 £ | 17.17 £ | +46.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 £ | 11.00 £ | -8.3 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Basingstoke Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,533.49 £ | 1,166.25 £ | -23.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 17,933.33 £ | 9,000.00 £ | -49.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Basingstoke Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 74.96 £ | 70.66 £ | -5.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 33.92 £ | 31.00 £ | -8.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 75.49 £ | 70.00 £ | -7.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 91.69 £ | 80.00 £ | -12.7 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Basingstoke Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,027.56 £ | 766.67 £ | -62.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,447.55 £ | 750.00 £ | -48.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,618.59 £ | 1,350.00 £ | -62.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,449.51 £ | 1,200.00 £ | -51.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Basingstoke Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,117.17 £ | 603.86 £ | -45.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 681.98 £ | 538.83 £ | -21.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Basingstoke Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,046.81 £ | 2,150.00 £ | -29.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.49 | 4.00 | +14.5 % |
| Last update: | February 2023 | January 2023 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 1079 | 12 |
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