Cost of Living in United Kingdom
Summary of cost of living in United Kingdom:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 5,211.5C$ (2,804.9£), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,528.0C$ (822.4£), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in United Kingdom is, on average, 2.7% lower than in United States.
- Rent in United Kingdom is, on average, 22.1% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 27.87 C$ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 120.77 C$ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 13.93 C$ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 9.29 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.55 C$ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 6.33 C$ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.30 C$ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.36 C$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 8.73 C$ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.08 C$ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.37 C$ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.52 C$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.03 C$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.56 C$ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.80 C$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.85 C$ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.02 C$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.79 C$ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.20 C$ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.02 C$ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.97 C$ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.56 C$ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.10 C$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 14.86 C$ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.86 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.57 C$ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 27.85 C$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.46 C$ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 130.06 C$ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 7.43 C$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 5.34 C$ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 37.16 C$ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 10.13 C$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 52,553.01 C$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 55,458.07 C$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 440.88 C$ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 23.92 C$ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 58.03 C$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 63.30 C$ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 21.66 C$ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 18.58 C$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,332.29 C$ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 28,246.18 C$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 123.34 C$ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 61.10 C$ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 138.81 C$ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 141.65 C$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,933.05 C$ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,568.36 C$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,199.42 C$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,535.23 C$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 805.58 C$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 644.99 C$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,424.71 C$ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.76 |
Prices in United Kingdom
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Last update: May 2025
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
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 |
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| London | 83.3 | 68.6 | 76.8 | 66.5 | 84.7 | 103.0 | |
| Brighton | 70.4 | 44.0 | 58.6 | 66.9 | 71.2 | 116.8 | |
| Edinburgh | 70.3 | 38.2 | 56.0 | 67.1 | 73.1 | 129.9 | |
| Manchester | 67.4 | 35.9 | 53.3 | 65.6 | 72.7 | 113.9 | |
| Glasgow | 66.6 | 33.3 | 51.8 | 63.1 | 71.1 | 124.4 | |
| Aberdeen | 65.8 | 22.9 | 46.7 | 60.9 | 68.1 | 160.8 | |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 65.5 | 26.1 | 47.9 | 61.1 | 68.4 | 156.5 | |
| Belfast | 62.8 | 25.7 | 46.3 | 61.6 | 80.2 | 122.1 | |
| Liverpool | 62.2 | 26.6 | 46.3 | 58.9 | 71.5 | 127.3 | |
| Birmingham | 61.1 | 30.1 | 47.3 | 57.1 | 66.6 | 125.6 |
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