Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Derby 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Derby is 20.3% lower than in London (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Derby is 39.6% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Derby are 69.1% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Derby are 12.0% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Derby are 10.5% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Derby is 31.1% higher than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Derby Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 £ | 18.50 £ | -7.5 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 80.00 £ | 65.00 £ | -18.8 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 8.50 £ | 8.00 £ | -5.9 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 6.50 £ | 5.00 £ | -23.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 6.00 £ | 5.15 £ | -14.2 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.98 £ | 3.71 £ | -6.8 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.32 £ | 1.94 £ | -16.7 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.49 £ | 1.38 £ | -7.7 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Derby Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.28 £ | 1.12 £ | -12.6 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.43 £ | 0.97 £ | -32.1 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.84 £ | 0.81 £ | -4.0 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.56 £ | 2.92 £ | -17.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.75 £ | 3.12 £ | -16.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.97 £ | 2.98 £ | +0.4 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 5.31 £ | 4.37 £ | -17.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.09 £ | 1.55 £ | +42.7 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.58 £ | 0.91 £ | +56.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.97 £ | 0.98 £ | +0.2 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.18 £ | 1.04 £ | -11.6 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.55 £ | 0.32 £ | -42.6 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.61 £ | 0.56 £ | -8.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.07 £ | 0.81 £ | -24.8 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.36 £ | 1.04 £ | -23.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.50 £ | 7.00 £ | -17.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.49 £ | 1.97 £ | -20.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.05 £ | 2.38 £ | -22.1 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 16.90 £ | 13.72 £ | -18.8 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Derby Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.50 £ | 2.25 £ | -35.7 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 180.00 £ | 69.00 £ | -61.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 4.00 £ | 3.50 £ | -12.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 4.00 £ | 2.00 £ | -50.0 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 30.00 £ | 18.00 £ | -40.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.40 £ | 1.41 £ | +1.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 28,285.00 £ | 28,285.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 29,735.44 £ | 30,505.00 £ | +2.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Derby Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 250.52 £ | 274.47 £ | +9.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 14.86 £ | 11.25 £ | -24.3 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 33.14 £ | 31.33 £ | -5.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Derby Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 51.55 £ | 33.75 £ | -34.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 18.59 £ | 18.33 £ | -1.4 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 15.00 £ | 11.50 £ | -23.3 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Derby Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,893.57 £ | 1,366.67 £ | -27.8 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 21,336.46 £ | 15,300.00 £ | -28.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Derby Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 85.54 £ | 86.67 £ | +1.3 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 39.23 £ | 43.33 £ | +10.5 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 94.48 £ | 65.00 £ | -31.2 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 110.91 £ | 73.33 £ | -33.9 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Derby Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,350.57 £ | 590.00 £ | -74.9 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,763.64 £ | 525.00 £ | -70.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,817.65 £ | 1,150.00 £ | -69.9 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,756.43 £ | 1,033.33 £ | -62.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Derby Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,387.01 £ | 611.99 £ | -55.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 758.88 £ | 214.88 £ | -71.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Derby Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,361.65 £ | 2,660.67 £ | -20.9 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.74 | 5.56 | +17.2 % |
| Last update: | 7 November 2025 | 4 November 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 630 | 23 |
Moving to London? Explore:
Moving to Derby? Explore:
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 Derby: | Cost of Living in Dudley | 42.60 miles |
| Cost of Living in Doncaster | 50.75 miles |
| Cost of Living in Lincoln | 55.93 miles |
| Cost of Living in Corby | 59.26 miles |
| Cost of Living in Rochdale | 101.32 miles |
| Cost of Living in Gloucester | 102.11 miles |
| Cost of Living in St Albans | 107.60 miles |
| Cost of Living in Abingdon-on-Thames | 109.61 miles |
| Cost of Living in Watford | 113.72 miles |
| Cost of Living in Slough | 130.28 miles |