Cost of Living in United Kingdom
Summary of cost of living in United Kingdom:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,814.4$ (2,851.8£), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,101.1$ (823.2£), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in United Kingdom is, on average, 2.5% lower than in United States.
- Rent in United Kingdom is, on average, 22.3% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 65.00 £ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 8.00 £ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 5.00 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.00 £ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.49 £ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.84 £ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.31 £ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.25 £ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.13 £ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.74 £ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2.98 £ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.26 £ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.03 £ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 4.87 £ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.01 £ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.55 £ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.96 £ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.16 £ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.57 £ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.53 £ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 0.87 £ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.18 £ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.19 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.52 £ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 15.00 £ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 £ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 74.50 £ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.80 £ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.86 £ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 20.00 £ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.42 £ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 28,895.00 £ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 30,513.55 £ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 239.25 £ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 13.48 £ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 32.17 £ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 34.87 £ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 13.57 £ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 10.00 £ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,298.67 £ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 16,028.41 £ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 67.99 £ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 33.89 £ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 75.92 £ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 75.10 £ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,016.87 £ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 827.44 £ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,685.95 £ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,337.55 £ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 409.48 £ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 322.75 £ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,431.88 £ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.46 |
Prices in United Kingdom
This country had 31323 entries in the past 12 months by 3688 different contributors.
Last update: 12 December 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 12 December 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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By City in United Kingdom
Rank |
City |
Cost of Living Index |
Rent Index |
Cost of Living Plus Rent Index |
Groceries Index |
Restaurant Price Index |
Local Purchasing Power Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | 86.1 | 66.2 | 77.0 | 67.2 | 89.4 | 115.4 | |
| Oxford | 74.9 | 46.3 | 61.9 | 66.9 | 84.1 | 114.3 | |
| Brighton | 73.6 | 41.2 | 58.8 | 67.1 | 77.7 | 111.8 | |
| Cambridge | 73.6 | 43.6 | 59.9 | 65.2 | 82.3 | 122.1 | |
| Edinburgh | 72.4 | 36.2 | 55.9 | 64.3 | 83.9 | 119.9 | |
| Aberdeen | 71.8 | 23.1 | 49.6 | 64.4 | 79.7 | 141.8 | |
| Bristol | 70.3 | 40.3 | 56.6 | 63.9 | 79.6 | 115.9 | |
| Manchester | 69.3 | 38.1 | 55.0 | 66.4 | 74.9 | 116.0 | |
| Birmingham | 67.7 | 30.4 | 50.7 | 62.2 | 69.4 | 124.4 | |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 67.6 | 26.6 | 48.9 | 62.7 | 77.1 | 148.4 | |
| Glasgow | 67.3 | 31.8 | 51.1 | 62.3 | 74.0 | 128.9 | |
| Leeds | 67.2 | 29.1 | 49.8 | 64.7 | 69.3 | 118.7 | |
| Cardiff | 66.5 | 30.0 | 49.9 | 63.2 | 71.6 | 118.8 | |
| Liverpool | 65.8 | 26.1 | 47.7 | 59.9 | 75.3 | 128.0 | |
| Nottingham | 64.2 | 24.9 | 46.3 | 62.1 | 65.8 | 131.4 | |
| Belfast | 64.1 | 25.5 | 46.5 | 63.5 | 74.5 | 115.7 |
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