Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Colchester 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Colchester are 20.2% lower than in London (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Colchester are 37.4% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Colchester are 59.0% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Colchester are 7.5% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Colchester are 18.6% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Colchester is 4.9% higher than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Colchester 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 £ | 8.00 £ | +14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 £ | 3.67 £ | -38.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 £ | 4.90 £ | -2.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.39 £ | 3.31 £ | -2.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.77 £ | 1.60 £ | -9.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.37 £ | 1.12 £ | -17.8 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Colchester Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.35 £ | 4.12 £ | -5.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 0.99 £ | 0.91 £ | -8.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.82 £ | 0.38 £ | -54.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.57 £ | 1.64 £ | -36.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.94 £ | 2.39 £ | -18.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.07 £ | 2.21 £ | -28.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.69 £ | 3.63 £ | -22.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.95 £ | 0.83 £ | -12.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.58 £ | 0.41 £ | -28.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.89 £ | 0.96 £ | +8.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.12 £ | 0.57 £ | -48.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.49 £ | 0.33 £ | -33.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.52 £ | 0.43 £ | -18.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.87 £ | 0.65 £ | -24.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.15 £ | 1.04 £ | -9.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.00 £ | 7.00 £ | -22.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.01 £ | 2.27 £ | +12.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.39 £ | 2.25 £ | -5.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 13.00 £ | 12.50 £ | -3.8 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Colchester Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.60 £ | 2.50 £ | -3.8 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 154.50 £ | 44.00 £ | -71.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 £ | 3.00 £ | -25.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.74 £ | 1.96 £ | -28.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 28.80 £ | 15.60 £ | -45.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.73 £ | 5.92 £ | -12.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,000.00 £ | 16,385.00 £ | -34.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,485.25 £ | 29,990.00 £ | +22.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Colchester Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 268.37 £ | 179.59 £ | -33.1 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.12 £ | 0.11 £ | -6.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.37 £ | 32.25 £ | +9.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Colchester Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43.62 £ | 29.98 £ | -31.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 11.19 £ | 16.50 £ | +47.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 £ | 12.00 £ | 0.0 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Colchester Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,527.33 £ | 1,421.00 £ | -7.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 18,027.27 £ | 25,000.00 £ | +38.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Colchester Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 75.58 £ | 75.00 £ | -0.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 34.10 £ | 45.00 £ | +32.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 76.10 £ | 85.00 £ | +11.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 94.14 £ | 123.00 £ | +30.7 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Colchester Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,010.02 £ | 722.50 £ | -64.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,431.06 £ | 682.50 £ | -52.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,523.29 £ | 1,266.67 £ | -64.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,421.56 £ | 1,201.25 £ | -50.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Colchester Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,117.17 £ | 232.26 £ | -79.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 682.83 £ | 204.38 £ | -70.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Colchester Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,059.37 £ | 2,009.32 £ | -34.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.48 | 2.96 | -14.9 % |
| Last update: | January 2023 | November 2022 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 1101 | 14 |
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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 Colchester: | Cost of Living in Ipswich | 17.49 miles |
| Cost of Living in Chelmsford | 24.80 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bishops Stortford | 36.59 miles |
| Cost of Living in Basildon | 39.76 miles |
| Cost of Living in Southend-on-Sea | 42.97 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ilford | 49.30 miles |
| Cost of Living in Redbridge | 50.24 miles |
| Cost of Living in Harlow | 53.68 miles |
| Cost of Living in Norwich | 60.02 miles |
| Cost of Living in Southwark | 60.78 miles |