Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Leicester 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Leicester is 29.0% lower than in London (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Leicester is 42.9% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Leicester are 63.8% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Leicester are 29.5% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Leicester are 13.2% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Leicester is 9.1% higher than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Leicester Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 £ | 15.00 £ | -25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 £ | 50.00 £ | -37.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 £ | 6.50 £ | -18.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 £ | 4.00 £ | -33.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.00 £ | 4.50 £ | -25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.78 £ | 2.69 £ | -28.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.05 £ | 1.53 £ | -25.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.42 £ | 0.89 £ | -37.5 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Leicester Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.91 £ | 5.13 £ | +4.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.37 £ | 1.02 £ | -25.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.86 £ | 0.78 £ | -9.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.57 £ | 2.65 £ | -25.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.85 £ | 4.13 £ | +7.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.01 £ | 3.26 £ | +8.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.78 £ | 3.98 £ | -16.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.13 £ | 0.77 £ | -31.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.60 £ | 0.44 £ | -26.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.06 £ | 0.88 £ | -16.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.25 £ | 1.08 £ | -13.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.57 £ | 0.41 £ | -27.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.58 £ | 0.52 £ | -8.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.01 £ | 0.58 £ | -42.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.31 £ | 0.96 £ | -26.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.00 £ | 7.50 £ | -16.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.33 £ | 2.10 £ | -9.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.82 £ | 1.98 £ | -29.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 16.50 £ | 15.00 £ | -9.1 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Leicester Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.90 £ | 2.00 £ | -31.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 180.00 £ | 63.50 £ | -64.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 £ | 3.80 £ | -15.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.18 £ | 1.61 £ | -61.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 £ | 30.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.50 £ | 5.41 £ | -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) | 29,633.35 £ | 30,378.75 £ | +2.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Leicester Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 234.54 £ | 206.00 £ | -12.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 14.93 £ | 12.50 £ | -16.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.57 £ | 31.00 £ | -1.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Leicester Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 48.66 £ | 29.83 £ | -38.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 16.28 £ | 23.50 £ | +44.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 £ | 11.00 £ | -26.7 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Leicester Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,804.45 £ | 771.42 £ | -57.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 21,853.52 £ | 25,000.00 £ | +14.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Leicester Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 78.94 £ | 70.00 £ | -11.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 36.22 £ | 27.50 £ | -24.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 91.67 £ | 96.65 £ | +5.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 115.44 £ | 70.00 £ | -39.4 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Leicester Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,223.99 £ | 760.80 £ | -65.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,637.04 £ | 766.67 £ | -53.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,182.89 £ | 1,266.67 £ | -69.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,728.57 £ | 1,108.33 £ | -59.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Leicester Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,474.83 £ | 232.26 £ | -84.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 783.35 £ | 167.22 £ | -78.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Leicester Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,073.24 £ | 1,914.32 £ | -37.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.03 | 5.90 | +17.4 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 760 | 27 |
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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 Leicester: | Cost of Living in Corby | 25.88 miles |
| Cost of Living in Coventry | 27.08 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nottingham | 28.01 miles |
| Cost of Living in Northampton | 39.08 miles |
| Cost of Living in Peterborough | 41.03 miles |
| Cost of Living in Solihull | 41.58 miles |
| Cost of Living in Birmingham | 45.17 miles |
| Cost of Living in Milton Keynes | 55.52 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wolverhampton | 57.53 miles |
| Cost of Living in Stoke-on-Trent | 63.26 miles |