Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Belfast 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Belfast are 17.2% lower than in London (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Belfast are 36.4% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Belfast are 60.2% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Belfast are 8.4% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Belfast are 7.3% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Belfast is 1.8% higher than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | 15.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.00 £ | 60.00 £ | -14.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.00 £ | 6.00 £ | -14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 £ | 5.20 £ | -13.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 £ | 5.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.44 £ | 2.93 £ | -15.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.78 £ | 1.61 £ | -9.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.37 £ | 1.20 £ | -12.1 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.37 £ | 3.92 £ | -10.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.02 £ | 1.12 £ | +10.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.83 £ | 0.73 £ | -12.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.56 £ | 1.95 £ | -23.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.87 £ | 2.54 £ | -11.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.09 £ | 2.65 £ | -14.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.80 £ | 4.97 £ | +3.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.94 £ | 0.99 £ | +4.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.57 £ | 0.52 £ | -8.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.90 £ | 0.76 £ | -15.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.12 £ | 0.84 £ | -25.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.49 £ | 0.60 £ | +21.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.52 £ | 0.46 £ | -10.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.87 £ | 0.66 £ | -23.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.15 £ | 0.90 £ | -22.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.00 £ | 8.00 £ | -11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.02 £ | 1.87 £ | -7.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.48 £ | 2.32 £ | -6.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 13.00 £ | 12.55 £ | -3.5 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.60 £ | 2.50 £ | -3.8 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 156.00 £ | 57.00 £ | -63.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 £ | 3.50 £ | -12.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.74 £ | 3.11 £ | +13.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 28.80 £ | 13.50 £ | -53.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.75 £ | 5.98 £ | -11.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,000.00 £ | 20,280.00 £ | -18.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,485.25 £ | 22,377.37 £ | -8.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 268.41 £ | 122.04 £ | -54.5 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.12 £ | 0.18 £ | +54.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 28.96 £ | 35.00 £ | +20.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.98 £ | 32.94 £ | -23.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 11.76 £ | 10.71 £ | -8.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 £ | 9.00 £ | -25.0 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,533.49 £ | 802.62 £ | -47.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 17,933.33 £ | 5,750.00 £ | -67.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 74.96 £ | 56.25 £ | -25.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 33.92 £ | 32.50 £ | -4.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 72.78 £ | 67.14 £ | -7.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 91.69 £ | 81.00 £ | -11.7 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,035.71 £ | 875.00 £ | -57.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,453.53 £ | 602.08 £ | -58.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,618.22 £ | 1,475.00 £ | -59.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,455.55 £ | 855.62 £ | -65.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,117.17 £ | 308.06 £ | -72.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 681.98 £ | 222.97 £ | -67.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Belfast Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,048.52 £ | 1,972.85 £ | -35.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.58 | 3.02 | -15.6 % |
| Last update: | February 2023 | February 2023 | |
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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 |