Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Bournemouth 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Bournemouth are 17.4% lower than in London (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Bournemouth are 20.7% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Bournemouth are 24.8% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Bournemouth are 9.1% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Bournemouth are 15.8% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Bournemouth is 20.7% lower than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Bournemouth Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 £ | 20.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| 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 (1 pint draught) | 6.50 £ | 4.25 £ | -34.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.50 £ | 4.00 £ | -27.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.58 £ | 3.10 £ | -13.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.94 £ | 1.82 £ | -6.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.58 £ | 0.94 £ | -40.7 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Bournemouth Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.95 £ | 4.73 £ | -4.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.42 £ | 1.18 £ | -16.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.90 £ | 0.96 £ | +6.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.29 £ | 3.62 £ | +10.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.48 £ | 3.63 £ | +4.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.45 £ | 2.43 £ | -29.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.75 £ | 4.76 £ | -17.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.11 £ | 0.92 £ | -17.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.58 £ | 0.49 £ | -15.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.18 £ | 1.06 £ | -9.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.37 £ | 0.91 £ | -33.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.57 £ | 0.50 £ | -13.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.54 £ | 0.40 £ | -26.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.92 £ | 0.66 £ | -28.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.25 £ | 0.99 £ | -21.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.25 £ | 6.40 £ | -30.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.05 £ | 2.14 £ | +4.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.41 £ | 1.77 £ | -26.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.00 £ | 12.00 £ | -20.0 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Bournemouth Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.80 £ | 2.50 £ | -10.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 200.00 £ | 61.50 £ | -69.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 £ | 3.00 £ | -25.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.13 £ | 2.44 £ | -22.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 £ | 16.20 £ | -46.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.75 £ | 5.91 £ | +2.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,280.00 £ | 28,285.00 £ | +3.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,860.62 £ | 33,666.67 £ | +30.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Bournemouth Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 287.04 £ | 240.14 £ | -16.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 15.13 £ | 11.75 £ | -22.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.12 £ | 35.14 £ | +12.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Bournemouth Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 47.02 £ | 33.33 £ | -29.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 13.91 £ | 10.33 £ | -25.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 £ | 11.00 £ | -26.7 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Bournemouth Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,840.34 £ | 1,544.38 £ | -16.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,054.76 £ | 25,000.00 £ | +24.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Bournemouth Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 82.24 £ | 58.00 £ | -29.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 39.97 £ | 47.00 £ | +17.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 88.46 £ | 116.67 £ | +31.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 93.83 £ | 63.75 £ | -32.1 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Bournemouth Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,238.00 £ | 1,017.50 £ | -54.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,624.67 £ | 900.00 £ | -44.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,322.37 £ | 3,566.67 £ | -17.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,871.05 £ | 2,833.33 £ | -1.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Bournemouth Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,311.20 £ | 371.61 £ | -71.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 716.48 £ | 222.97 £ | -68.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Bournemouth Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,209.51 £ | 2,018.14 £ | -37.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.60 | 5.90 | +5.4 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | February 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 914 | 23 |
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