Cost of Living in United Kingdom
Summary of cost of living in United Kingdom:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are C$5,310.8 (£2,875.4), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are C$1,532.5 (£829.7), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in United Kingdom is, on average, 0.6% lower than in United States.
- Rent in United Kingdom is, on average, 17.2% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | C$29.55 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | C$120.06 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | C$14.78 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | C$9.24 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | C$9.24 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | C$6.57 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | C$3.55 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | C$2.50 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | C$2.32 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | C$2.12 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | C$1.37 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | C$5.62 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | C$6.03 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | C$5.63 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | C$9.14 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | C$1.88 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | C$1.04 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | C$1.77 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | C$2.13 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | C$1.08 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | C$0.98 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | C$1.64 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | C$2.20 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | C$14.78 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | C$4.11 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | C$4.73 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | C$32.78 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | C$4.62 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | C$138.53 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | C$7.39 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | C$5.11 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | C$36.94 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | C$2.64 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | C$53,369.47 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | C$56,516.78 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | C$446.22 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | C$24.73 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | C$59.24 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | C$64.36 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | C$24.74 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | C$18.47 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | C$2,364.69 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | C$31,070.56 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | C$126.03 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | C$62.71 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | C$140.69 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | C$140.72 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | C$1,875.80 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | C$1,521.87 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | C$3,083.72 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | C$2,463.52 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | C$730.10 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | C$576.55 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | C$4,576.10 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.41 | |
Prices in United Kingdom
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Last update: 21 May 2026
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Last update: 21 May 2026
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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 |
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| London | 86.9 | 66.4 | 77.6 | 70.1 | 87.3 | 121.8 | |
| Guildford | 77.0 | 40.8 | 60.5 | 70.1 | 88.7 | 121.5 | |
| Oxford | 74.8 | 46.1 | 61.8 | 67.2 | 85.9 | 130.5 | |
| Cambridge | 73.9 | 43.4 | 60.0 | 66.6 | 76.8 | 144.0 | |
| Brighton | 73.3 | 40.2 | 58.2 | 67.7 | 78.8 | 119.9 | |
| Edinburgh | 71.9 | 37.2 | 56.1 | 66.6 | 81.6 | 128.0 | |
| Southampton | 70.8 | 33.0 | 53.6 | 63.6 | 81.6 | 125.4 | |
| Reading | 70.3 | 38.8 | 56.0 | 62.2 | 81.7 | 127.8 | |
| Bristol | 69.9 | 41.4 | 56.9 | 63.9 | 77.4 | 124.4 | |
| Birmingham | 69.1 | 30.1 | 51.4 | 63.9 | 73.6 | 155.3 | |
| Aberdeen | 68.7 | 23.4 | 48.1 | 63.1 | 71.0 | 152.0 | |
| Belfast | 68.2 | 25.9 | 48.9 | 69.9 | 78.5 | 127.4 | |
| Glasgow | 67.8 | 32.9 | 51.9 | 65.5 | 71.2 | 138.8 | |
| Nottingham | 67.6 | 25.9 | 48.6 | 65.7 | 72.2 | 140.0 | |
| Milton Keynes | 67.1 | 33.7 | 51.9 | 60.7 | 70.6 | 131.5 | |
| Manchester | 66.8 | 37.1 | 53.3 | 64.3 | 73.0 | 118.7 | |
| Leeds | 66.6 | 29.1 | 49.5 | 64.1 | 71.4 | 129.7 | |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 66.6 | 26.5 | 48.3 | 63.0 | 75.1 | 149.9 | |
| Liverpool | 66.1 | 26.1 | 47.9 | 61.7 | 75.7 | 141.8 | |
| Cardiff | 64.9 | 28.4 | 48.3 | 62.2 | 70.5 | 131.1 | |
| Dundee | 64.8 | 22.0 | 45.3 | 67.0 | 68.9 | 144.5 | |
| Coventry | 63.7 | 29.2 | 48.0 | 65.5 | 66.9 | 131.3 | |
| Sheffield | 63.2 | 25.2 | 45.9 | 60.1 | 67.3 | 141.3 |
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