Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Maidstone 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Maidstone are 9.1% lower than in London (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Maidstone are 21.3% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Maidstone are 37.0% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Maidstone are 24.9% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Maidstone are 8.1% higher than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Maidstone is 8.2% lower than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Maidstone Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 18.50 £ | 15.00 £ | -18.9 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 £ | 50.00 £ | -37.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.50 £ | 8.00 £ | +6.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 £ | 3.80 £ | -36.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 £ | 4.00 £ | -20.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.48 £ | 2.75 £ | -21.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.94 £ | 1.96 £ | +1.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.42 £ | 1.20 £ | -15.6 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Maidstone Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.87 £ | 4.31 £ | -11.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.18 £ | 1.29 £ | +9.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.89 £ | 0.81 £ | -9.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.06 £ | 2.75 £ | -10.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.10 £ | 4.99 £ | +60.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.23 £ | 4.57 £ | +41.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.11 £ | 4.54 £ | -11.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.97 £ | 1.45 £ | +49.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.56 £ | 0.69 £ | +21.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.96 £ | 1.14 £ | +18.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.22 £ | 0.90 £ | -26.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.52 £ | 0.63 £ | +21.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.53 £ | 0.71 £ | +33.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.86 £ | 0.87 £ | +1.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.17 £ | 1.31 £ | +12.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.00 £ | 8.00 £ | -11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.95 £ | 1.75 £ | -10.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.46 £ | 2.37 £ | -3.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 13.50 £ | 12.00 £ | -11.1 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Maidstone Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.80 £ | 4.00 £ | +42.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 160.43 £ | 80.15 £ | -50.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 £ | 3.00 £ | -25.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.89 £ | 2.29 £ | -21.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 29.40 £ | 23.00 £ | -21.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.62 £ | 5.85 £ | -11.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,000.00 £ | 22,764.85 £ | -8.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,546.33 £ | 26,346.75 £ | +3.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Maidstone Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 311.57 £ | 266.20 £ | -14.6 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.12 £ | 0.07 £ | -43.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.40 £ | 27.86 £ | -8.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Maidstone Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 48.61 £ | 49.60 £ | +2.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 12.72 £ | 17.25 £ | +35.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 £ | 12.00 £ | 0.0 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Maidstone Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,575.46 £ | 1,171.26 £ | -25.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 19,214.58 £ | 12,740.23 £ | -33.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Maidstone Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 76.64 £ | 73.05 £ | -4.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 34.79 £ | 39.09 £ | +12.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 75.76 £ | 65.55 £ | -13.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 96.22 £ | 95.83 £ | -0.4 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Maidstone Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,069.90 £ | 1,231.84 £ | -40.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,454.61 £ | 776.00 £ | -46.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,848.08 £ | 2,466.44 £ | -35.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,492.16 £ | 1,738.74 £ | -30.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Maidstone Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,245.95 £ | 257.03 £ | -79.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 695.81 £ | 226.06 £ | -67.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Maidstone Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,243.80 £ | 2,342.24 £ | -27.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.42 | 4.53 | +2.6 % |
| Last update: | May 2023 | May 2023 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 1100 | 14 |
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| 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 Maidstone: | Cost of Living in Rochester | 9.07 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tonbridge | 13.95 miles |
| Cost of Living in Canterbury | 28.48 miles |
| Cost of Living in Southwark | 34.89 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bexhill | 36.39 miles |
| Cost of Living in London | 37.27 miles |
| Cost of Living in Croydon | 37.73 miles |
| Cost of Living in Basildon | 37.95 miles |
| Cost of Living in Westminster | 39.42 miles |
| Cost of Living in Crawley | 42.83 miles |