Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Belfast 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Belfast is 29.0% lower than in London (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Belfast is 42.9% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Belfast are 63.2% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Belfast are 15.3% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Belfast are 14.0% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Belfast is 12.7% 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 | 80.00 £ | 70.00 £ | -12.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 £ | 7.00 £ | -12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | 6.50 £ | 5.95 £ | -8.5 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 5.00 £ | 5.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.70 £ | 3.38 £ | -8.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 1.89 £ | 1.75 £ | -7.3 % |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 1.41 £ | 1.48 £ | +5.0 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | 1.32 £ | 1.36 £ | +2.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | 1.55 £ | 1.44 £ | -6.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | 2.09 £ | 1.96 £ | -6.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.31 £ | 2.77 £ | -16.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | 8.55 £ | 5.82 £ | -31.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | 7.10 £ | 6.53 £ | -8.0 % |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 11.87 £ | 8.72 £ | -26.5 % |
| Apples (1kg) | 2.75 £ | 1.95 £ | -29.1 % |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.31 £ | 1.37 £ | +4.2 % |
| Oranges (1kg) | 2.63 £ | 1.95 £ | -25.8 % |
| Tomato (1kg) | 3.06 £ | 2.98 £ | -2.5 % |
| Potato (1kg) | 1.19 £ | 1.16 £ | -2.7 % |
| Onion (1kg) | 1.21 £ | 0.87 £ | -28.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.98 £ | 1.07 £ | +9.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.23 £ | 1.03 £ | -16.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 10.00 £ | 7.00 £ | -30.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.05 £ | 1.70 £ | -17.1 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 2.44 £ | 2.69 £ | +10.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.00 £ | 14.95 £ | -0.3 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.90 £ | 2.30 £ | -20.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 200.00 £ | 60.00 £ | -70.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.80 £ | 4.00 £ | -16.7 % |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | 2.34 £ | 1.33 £ | -43.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 £ | 20.00 £ | -33.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.52 £ | 1.43 £ | -6.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,177.50 £ | 28,285.00 £ | +0.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,945.67 £ | 27,241.25 £ | -2.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | 252.85 £ | 115.74 £ | -54.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 15.70 £ | 14.81 £ | -5.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.18 £ | 30.89 £ | -0.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 47.74 £ | 33.40 £ | -30.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.00 £ | 12.00 £ | -14.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.50 £ | 9.75 £ | -22.0 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,781.35 £ | 920.00 £ | -48.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 19,654.55 £ | 5,750.00 £ | -70.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 75.20 £ | 56.50 £ | -24.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 38.30 £ | 35.00 £ | -8.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 88.39 £ | 72.00 £ | -18.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 105.17 £ | 53.33 £ | -49.3 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,156.92 £ | 907.14 £ | -57.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,591.27 £ | 702.86 £ | -55.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,423.40 £ | 1,350.00 £ | -69.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,820.00 £ | 1,087.50 £ | -61.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 13,783.29 £ | 2,176.00 £ | -84.2 % |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 8,191.53 £ | 1,650.00 £ | -79.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,471.26 £ | 2,233.57 £ | -35.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.42 | 5.62 | +3.8 % |
| Last update: | October 2024 | September 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 899 | 95 |
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Cities near London: | Cost of Living in Westminster | 3.36 km |
| Cost of Living in Southwark | 5.49 km |
| Cost of Living in Ealing | 16.75 km |
| Cost of Living in Croydon | 17.95 km |
| Cost of Living in Kingston upon Thames | 18.00 km |
| Cost of Living in Barnet | 26.02 km |
| Cost of Living in Watford | 32.71 km |
| Cost of Living in Slough | 36.56 km |
| Cost of Living in Harlow | 40.05 km |
| Cost of Living in Welwyn Garden City | 41.38 km |
Cities near Belfast: | Cost of Living in Armagh | 65.10 km |
| Cost of Living in Londonderry (Derry) | 114.34 km |