Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Belfast 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Belfast is 29.6% lower than in London (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Belfast is 42.7% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Belfast are 62.4% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Belfast are 16.1% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Belfast are 12.9% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Belfast is 18.3% higher than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 £ | 15.00 £ | -25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 82.50 £ | 70.00 £ | -15.2 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 £ | 7.25 £ | -9.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 £ | 5.95 £ | -0.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.50 £ | 5.00 £ | -9.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.73 £ | 3.38 £ | -9.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.93 £ | 1.71 £ | -11.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.48 £ | 1.45 £ | -1.7 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.99 £ | 4.94 £ | -1.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.46 £ | 1.30 £ | -11.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.90 £ | 0.89 £ | -1.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.50 £ | 2.77 £ | -21.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.87 £ | 2.84 £ | -26.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.31 £ | 3.05 £ | -7.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.97 £ | 3.96 £ | -20.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.14 £ | 0.97 £ | -15.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.61 £ | 0.56 £ | -7.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.12 £ | 0.88 £ | -21.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.33 £ | 1.35 £ | +1.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.56 £ | 0.53 £ | -6.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.57 £ | 0.39 £ | -31.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.99 £ | 1.07 £ | +8.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.23 £ | 1.03 £ | -15.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.25 £ | 7.00 £ | -24.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.16 £ | 1.70 £ | -21.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.56 £ | 2.69 £ | +5.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 16.00 £ | 14.97 £ | -6.4 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.80 £ | 2.30 £ | -17.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 192.80 £ | 63.00 £ | -67.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.80 £ | 4.00 £ | -16.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.18 £ | 2.14 £ | -48.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 £ | 20.00 £ | -33.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.65 £ | 5.39 £ | -4.5 % |
| 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) | 30,418.23 £ | 27,241.25 £ | -10.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 253.01 £ | 115.74 £ | -54.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 14.86 £ | 14.81 £ | -0.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.57 £ | 30.89 £ | -2.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 50.65 £ | 33.40 £ | -34.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.59 £ | 12.00 £ | -17.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 £ | 9.75 £ | -35.0 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,835.15 £ | 920.00 £ | -49.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,805.90 £ | 5,750.00 £ | -72.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 77.64 £ | 56.50 £ | -27.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 40.00 £ | 35.00 £ | -12.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 88.05 £ | 72.00 £ | -18.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 108.87 £ | 53.33 £ | -51.0 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,193.08 £ | 918.75 £ | -58.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,603.66 £ | 715.00 £ | -55.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,357.69 £ | 1,366.67 £ | -68.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,738.10 £ | 1,100.00 £ | -59.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,388.95 £ | 202.16 £ | -85.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 777.79 £ | 153.29 £ | -80.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,338.88 £ | 2,262.14 £ | -32.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.10 | 5.62 | +10.3 % |
| Last update: | December 2024 | December 2024 | |
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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 Larne, Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann | 23.87 miles |
| Cost of Living in Armagh | 40.45 miles |
| Cost of Living in Londonderry (Derry) | 71.05 miles |