Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Belfast 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Belfast are 21.97% lower than in London (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Belfast are 38.76% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Belfast are 62.21% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Belfast are 15.56% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Belfast are 12.81% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Belfast is 3.05% lower than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 £ | 15.50 £ | -22.50 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 61.51 £ | 57.50 £ | -6.52 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 6.29 £ | 6.00 £ | -4.69 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 £ | 5.20 £ | -13.33 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 £ | 4.50 £ | -10.00 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.22 £ | 2.76 £ | -14.26 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.76 £ | 1.46 £ | -16.99 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.33 £ | 1.08 £ | -19.01 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.95 £ | 3.43 £ | -13.13 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.14 £ | 1.08 £ | -4.67 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.86 £ | 0.67 £ | -22.59 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.37 £ | 1.89 £ | -20.37 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.99 £ | 2.42 £ | -19.01 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.72 £ | 2.50 £ | -8.14 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.00 £ | 4.63 £ | -7.30 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.95 £ | 0.82 £ | -13.74 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.61 £ | 0.50 £ | -18.16 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.83 £ | 0.70 £ | -15.43 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.99 £ | 0.76 £ | -23.00 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.49 £ | 0.56 £ | +13.28 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.52 £ | 0.47 £ | -9.72 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.79 £ | 0.62 £ | -21.64 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.28 £ | 0.84 £ | -33.93 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | 7.75 £ | -3.12 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.18 £ | 1.94 £ | -10.84 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.48 £ | 2.43 £ | -2.34 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 13.00 £ | 11.75 £ | -9.62 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.60 £ | 2.20 £ | -15.38 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 160.00 £ | 55.00 £ | -65.62 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.90 £ | 3.50 £ | -28.57 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.74 £ | 3.22 £ | +17.65 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 28.80 £ | 12.64 £ | -56.10 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.08 £ | 5.82 £ | -4.41 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 23,300.00 £ | 19,726.44 £ | -15.34 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,483.40 £ | 20,018.06 £ | -21.45 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 244.60 £ | 90.72 £ | -62.91 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.13 £ | 0.18 £ | +40.63 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.07 £ | 35.33 £ | +17.49 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43.79 £ | 33.18 £ | -24.23 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 11.70 £ | 10.86 £ | -7.11 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 14.00 £ | 8.00 £ | -42.86 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,564.15 £ | 803.00 £ | -48.66 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 19,181.25 £ | 5,500.00 £ | -71.33 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 68.00 £ | 53.89 £ | -20.75 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 33.72 £ | 32.22 £ | -4.45 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 77.96 £ | 70.91 £ | -9.04 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 95.59 £ | 97.27 £ | +1.76 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,759.17 £ | 800.00 £ | -54.52 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,292.99 £ | 540.91 £ | -58.17 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,274.36 £ | 1,086.44 £ | -66.82 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,169.64 £ | 803.15 £ | -62.98 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,239.18 £ | 626.69 £ | -49.43 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 587.74 £ | 664.28 £ | +13.02 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,967.98 £ | 1,762.07 £ | -40.63 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.62 | 2.94 | +12.40 % |
| Last update: | May 2022 | May 2022 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 1026 | 102 |
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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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