Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Belfast 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Belfast are 24.11% lower than in London (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Belfast are 41.83% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Belfast are 64.81% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Belfast are 18.42% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Belfast are 12.04% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Belfast is 11.87% higher than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | 12.00 £ | -20.00 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 £ | 45.00 £ | -25.00 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 6.00 £ | 6.00 £ | 0.00 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.00 £ | 4.50 £ | -10.00 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.61 £ | 4.00 £ | -13.20 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.89 £ | 2.69 £ | -6.85 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.48 £ | 1.44 £ | -2.38 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.11 £ | 1.12 £ | +0.42 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.59 £ | 3.20 £ | -10.79 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 0.90 £ | 0.92 £ | +1.80 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.69 £ | 0.56 £ | -18.48 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.18 £ | 1.92 £ | -11.98 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.90 £ | 2.76 £ | -4.89 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.82 £ | 2.31 £ | -18.06 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.52 £ | 3.89 £ | -13.95 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.00 £ | 0.70 £ | -30.30 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.52 £ | 0.46 £ | -11.51 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.92 £ | 0.73 £ | -20.22 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.17 £ | 0.83 £ | -28.67 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.56 £ | 0.57 £ | +0.86 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.51 £ | 0.52 £ | +0.68 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.78 £ | 0.70 £ | -10.63 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.85 £ | 0.87 £ | +2.09 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | 7.50 £ | -6.25 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.81 £ | 1.79 £ | -1.49 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.99 £ | 2.28 £ | +14.85 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 12.20 £ | 11.47 £ | -5.94 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.80 £ | 2.10 £ | -25.00 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 158.00 £ | 60.00 £ | -62.03 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 £ | 3.10 £ | +3.33 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.74 £ | 1.61 £ | -41.18 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 28.80 £ | 13.01 £ | -54.82 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 4.52 £ | 4.73 £ | +4.63 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 23,017.50 £ | 19,949.96 £ | -13.33 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 22,836.61 £ | 19,954.96 £ | -12.62 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 181.25 £ | 67.13 £ | -62.96 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.13 £ | 0.06 £ | -50.26 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.66 £ | 30.08 £ | -4.98 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 45.23 £ | 27.47 £ | -39.27 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 10.73 £ | 9.76 £ | -9.01 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 13.25 £ | 7.72 £ | -41.70 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,439.72 £ | 781.38 £ | -45.73 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 17,856.00 £ | 9,250.00 £ | -48.20 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 59.53 £ | 43.65 £ | -26.68 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 29.53 £ | 29.16 £ | -1.27 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 69.80 £ | 63.18 £ | -9.49 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 82.22 £ | 76.41 £ | -7.06 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,704.16 £ | 613.22 £ | -64.02 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,257.08 £ | 465.93 £ | -62.94 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,320.59 £ | 1,120.92 £ | -66.24 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,048.82 £ | 731.24 £ | -64.31 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,013.68 £ | 160.87 £ | -84.13 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 518.08 £ | 115.11 £ | -77.78 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,001.03 £ | 1,952.93 £ | -34.92 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.59 | 3.16 | +22.08 % |
| Last update: | May 2021 | April 2021 | |
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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 Belfast: | Cost of Living in Armagh | 40.45 miles |
| Cost of Living in Londonderry | 71.05 miles |
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