Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Stevenage 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Stevenage are 28.6% lower than in London (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Stevenage are 35.8% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Stevenage are 44.9% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Stevenage are 22.9% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Stevenage are 24.5% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Stevenage is 20.2% higher than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Stevenage Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 £ | 13.50 £ | -32.5 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 £ | 70.00 £ | -12.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 £ | 8.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.50 £ | 4.00 £ | -38.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.50 £ | 4.75 £ | -13.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.58 £ | 2.42 £ | -32.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.94 £ | 1.25 £ | -35.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.58 £ | 1.23 £ | -21.9 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Stevenage Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.95 £ | 4.39 £ | -11.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.42 £ | 0.92 £ | -35.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.90 £ | 0.42 £ | -53.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.29 £ | 2.04 £ | -38.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.48 £ | 3.25 £ | -6.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.45 £ | 2.96 £ | -14.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.75 £ | 3.52 £ | -38.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.11 £ | 1.06 £ | -4.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.58 £ | 0.41 £ | -28.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.18 £ | 0.98 £ | -16.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.37 £ | 0.87 £ | -36.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.57 £ | 0.28 £ | -50.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.54 £ | 0.45 £ | -16.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.92 £ | 0.75 £ | -19.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.25 £ | 0.75 £ | -40.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.25 £ | 7.00 £ | -24.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.05 £ | 1.92 £ | -6.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.41 £ | 2.56 £ | +6.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.00 £ | 12.00 £ | -20.0 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Stevenage Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.80 £ | 2.45 £ | -12.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 200.00 £ | 63.00 £ | -68.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 £ | 3.00 £ | -25.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.13 £ | 1.96 £ | -37.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 £ | 15.00 £ | -50.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.75 £ | 5.74 £ | -0.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,280.00 £ | 17,000.00 £ | -37.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,860.62 £ | 21,000.00 £ | -18.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Stevenage Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 287.04 £ | 176.48 £ | -38.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 15.13 £ | 14.00 £ | -7.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.12 £ | 28.00 £ | -10.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Stevenage Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 47.02 £ | 41.67 £ | -11.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 13.91 £ | 5.00 £ | -64.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 £ | 13.00 £ | -13.3 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Stevenage Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,840.34 £ | 1,000.00 £ | -45.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,054.76 £ | 15,000.00 £ | -25.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Stevenage Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 82.24 £ | 53.50 £ | -34.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 39.97 £ | 23.75 £ | -40.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 88.46 £ | 45.00 £ | -49.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 93.83 £ | 66.67 £ | -29.0 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Stevenage Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,225.49 £ | 1,100.00 £ | -50.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,624.67 £ | 890.00 £ | -45.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,322.37 £ | 2,333.33 £ | -46.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,871.05 £ | 1,766.67 £ | -38.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Stevenage Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,311.20 £ | ? | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 716.48 £ | ? | |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Stevenage Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,231.91 £ | 2,493.33 £ | -22.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.60 | 5.60 | +0.1 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 916 | 12 |
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| Cost of Living in London | 32.79 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Colchester | 59.04 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Oxford | 74.96 miles |