Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Brighton 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Brighton is 15.9% lower than in London (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Brighton is 23.8% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Brighton are 35.8% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Brighton are 16.3% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Brighton are 0.6% higher than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Brighton is 14.5% higher than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Brighton 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 (1 pint draught) | 6.50 £ | 6.30 £ | -3.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.91 £ | 5.05 £ | -14.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.82 £ | 3.43 £ | -10.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.03 £ | 1.57 £ | -22.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.33 £ | 1.19 £ | -11.0 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Brighton Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.84 £ | 5.10 £ | +5.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.46 £ | 1.40 £ | -4.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.84 £ | 0.69 £ | -17.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.60 £ | 3.67 £ | +1.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.75 £ | 4.00 £ | +6.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.96 £ | 3.02 £ | +2.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.89 £ | 6.03 £ | +23.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.13 £ | 1.06 £ | -6.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.66 £ | 0.68 £ | +3.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.06 £ | 1.08 £ | +2.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.18 £ | 1.13 £ | -4.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.58 £ | 0.75 £ | +29.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.61 £ | 0.67 £ | +10.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.00 £ | 0.85 £ | -14.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.42 £ | 1.09 £ | -23.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.50 £ | 9.00 £ | +5.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.37 £ | 2.01 £ | -15.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.93 £ | 1.93 £ | -34.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 17.00 £ | 15.50 £ | -8.8 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Brighton Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.90 £ | 2.50 £ | -13.8 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 180.00 £ | 96.10 £ | -46.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 £ | 3.38 £ | -15.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.18 £ | 2.77 £ | -33.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 £ | 30.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.36 £ | 5.44 £ | +1.6 % |
| 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) | 28,922.94 £ | 30,505.00 £ | +5.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Brighton Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 237.55 £ | 211.67 £ | -10.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 14.60 £ | 13.71 £ | -6.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.78 £ | 29.50 £ | -7.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Brighton Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 47.49 £ | 39.00 £ | -17.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 16.64 £ | 14.00 £ | -15.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 £ | 13.00 £ | -13.3 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Brighton Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,849.90 £ | 1,326.67 £ | -28.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,854.11 £ | 14,000.00 £ | -32.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Brighton Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 86.80 £ | 68.57 £ | -21.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 35.83 £ | 30.98 £ | -13.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 95.15 £ | 80.83 £ | -15.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 115.65 £ | 58.00 £ | -49.8 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Brighton Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,200.38 £ | 1,357.69 £ | -38.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,655.66 £ | 1,145.00 £ | -30.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,098.48 £ | 2,400.00 £ | -41.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,703.33 £ | 1,937.50 £ | -28.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Brighton Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,434.88 £ | 602.32 £ | -58.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 779.73 £ | 495.33 £ | -36.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Brighton Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,950.56 £ | 2,575.14 £ | -12.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.05 | 5.63 | +11.6 % |
| Last update: | 13 June 2025 | 11 May 2025 | |
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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 Brighton: | Cost of Living in Crawley | 22.14 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bexhill | 31.74 miles |
| Cost of Living in Croydon | 43.36 miles |
| Cost of Living in Portsmouth | 49.32 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kingston upon Thames | 52.25 miles |
| Cost of Living in London | 52.92 miles |
| Cost of Living in Southwark | 53.09 miles |
| Cost of Living in Westminster | 54.11 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ealing | 61.02 miles |
| Cost of Living in Southampton | 62.40 miles |