Cost of Living in United Kingdom
Summary of cost of living in United Kingdom:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 5,202.0C$ (2,808.1£), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,526.3C$ (823.9£), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in United Kingdom is, on average, 2.0% lower than in United States.
- Rent in United Kingdom is, on average, 21.6% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 27.79 C$ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 120.41 C$ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 13.89 C$ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 9.26 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.34 C$ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 6.29 C$ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.27 C$ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.33 C$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 8.71 C$ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.07 C$ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.37 C$ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.49 C$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.03 C$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.55 C$ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.77 C$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.84 C$ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.01 C$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.79 C$ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.20 C$ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.01 C$ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.95 C$ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.55 C$ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.09 C$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 14.82 C$ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.84 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.57 C$ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 27.77 C$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.45 C$ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 129.68 C$ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 7.22 C$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 5.19 C$ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 37.05 C$ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 10.11 C$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 52,398.01 C$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 55,150.38 C$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 442.22 C$ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 23.78 C$ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 57.72 C$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 63.08 C$ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 21.66 C$ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 18.53 C$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,326.26 C$ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 28,683.81 C$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 121.94 C$ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 60.92 C$ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 138.62 C$ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 140.60 C$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,922.72 C$ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,558.87 C$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,207.02 C$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,522.14 C$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 819.35 C$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 649.67 C$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,411.74 C$ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.76 |
Prices in United Kingdom
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Last update: April 2025
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Last update: April 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 | 83.2 | 70.7 | 77.7 | 66.8 | 82.4 | 101.0 | |
| Edinburgh | 70.7 | 39.1 | 56.8 | 68.6 | 70.5 | 124.8 | |
| Brighton | 70.3 | 45.1 | 59.2 | 68.3 | 69.1 | 113.3 | |
| Manchester | 67.1 | 36.9 | 53.8 | 65.5 | 70.9 | 110.8 | |
| Glasgow | 66.6 | 34.2 | 52.3 | 63.7 | 68.9 | 120.5 | |
| Aberdeen | 65.9 | 22.9 | 47.0 | 62.0 | 65.7 | 156.9 | |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 64.9 | 26.0 | 47.8 | 60.8 | 65.5 | 154.6 | |
| Liverpool | 63.1 | 27.0 | 47.2 | 59.8 | 69.8 | 121.1 | |
| Birmingham | 60.8 | 30.3 | 47.4 | 57.5 | 64.9 | 123.0 | |
| Sheffield | 60.5 | 27.3 | 45.9 | 57.9 | 64.7 | 129.8 |
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