Cost of Living in United Kingdom

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Summary of cost of living in United Kingdom:

The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 78,131.6Kč (2,827.1£), excluding rent.
The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 22,565.1Kč (816.5£), excluding rent.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is, on average, 4.4% lower than in United States.
Rent in United Kingdom is, on average, 23.5% lower than in United States.

Restaurants	Edit	Range
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant	414.55 Kč	276.37-829.10
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)	1,796.38 Kč	1,381.83-2,763.66
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)	221.09 Kč	182.13-248.73
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)	138.18 Kč	82.91-179.64
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	138.18 Kč	96.73-168.23
Cappuccino (Regular Size)	95.98 Kč	66.33-138.18
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)	50.51 Kč	33.16-82.91
Bottled Water (12 oz)	35.90 Kč	27.64-55.27
Markets	Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)	34.42 Kč	21.83-49.75
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)	30.97 Kč	17.55-55.27
White Rice (1 lb)	20.44 Kč	12.54-37.61
Eggs (12, Large Size)	81.98 Kč	44.77-118.84
Local Cheese (1 lb)	89.75 Kč	43.88-188.04
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	83.48 Kč	43.75-125.36
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)	132.74 Kč	62.68-214.99
Apples (1 lb)	27.69 Kč	12.54-50.14
Bananas (1 lb)	15.25 Kč	9.90-31.59
Oranges (1 lb)	26.30 Kč	12.54-55.27
Tomatoes (1 lb)	32.03 Kč	12.54-56.29
Potatoes (1 lb)	15.70 Kč	6.27-25.07
Onions (1 lb)	14.58 Kč	9.40-25.07
Lettuce (1 Head)	23.84 Kč	13.82-34.55
Bottled Water (50 oz)	32.52 Kč	16.58-55.27
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	221.09 Kč	165.82-331.64
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)	60.01 Kč	33.16-91.20
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	69.00 Kč	33.16-113.31
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)	414.55 Kč	348.22-497.46
Transportation	Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)	69.09 Kč	55.27-110.55
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)	2,017.47 Kč	1,381.83-4,974.58
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)	110.55 Kč	82.91-158.91
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)	74.62 Kč	45.81-133.43
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)	552.73 Kč	397.97-967.28
Gasoline (1 Liter)	39.61 Kč	37.59-45.24
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)	781,700.55 Kč	746,187.55-781,700.55
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)	834,103.10 Kč	821,785.68-843,053.75
Utilities (Monthly)	Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)	6,589.69 Kč	4,145.49-11,745.54
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)	370.18 Kč	276.37-829.10
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)	868.77 Kč	690.91-1,243.65
Sports And Leisure	Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership	955.69 Kč	552.73-1,658.19
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)	327.72 Kč	165.82-513.78
Cinema Ticket (International Release)	276.37 Kč	220.82-414.55
Childcare	Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child	34,598.78 Kč	22,109.26-52,509.49
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child	428,510.53 Kč	276,365.76-690,914.40
Clothing And Shoes	Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)	1,880.06 Kč	760.01-2,763.66
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)	930.08 Kč	552.73-1,381.83
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	2,079.45 Kč	1,243.65-3,040.02
Men's Leather Business Shoes	2,074.30 Kč	1,105.46-3,316.39
Rent Per Month	Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	28,009.69 Kč	19,345.60-64,842.91
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	22,871.28 Kč	16,581.95-48,740.87
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	46,940.93 Kč	30,400.23-105,506.69
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	37,091.50 Kč	24,872.92-76,178.25
Buy Apartment Price	Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	11,357.26 Kč	6,418.75-38,332.12
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	9,163.58 Kč	5,366.08-20,972.97
Salaries And Financing	Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	66,020.61 Kč
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)	5.68	4.50-6.00

Prices in United Kingdom

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Last update: 10 November 2025
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By City in United Kingdom

City	Cost of Living Index	Rent Index	Cost of Living Plus Rent Index	Groceries Index	Restaurant Price Index	Local Purchasing Power Index
London	84.0	71.5	78.6	63.8	85.9	103.5
Edinburgh	71.5	38.5	57.2	62.5	80.9	112.6
Cambridge	71.4	48.9	61.6	62.9	79.2	109.3
Brighton	71.2	46.3	60.4	65.1	74.8	108.4
Aberdeen	69.2	24.6	49.9	58.4	76.6	134.0
Bristol	68.8	41.8	57.0	61.0	76.3	108.3
Manchester	67.9	38.8	55.3	65.0	72.1	104.4
Newcastle upon Tyne	65.7	27.7	49.2	59.7	74.0	136.6
Glasgow	65.7	33.6	51.8	60.0	71.3	113.7
Birmingham	64.8	32.0	50.6	59.9	67.0	112.6
Leeds	64.8	31.2	50.2	61.3	67.1	107.8
Liverpool	63.5	27.4	47.8	57.2	72.3	114.7
Belfast	62.2	27.5	47.2	61.2	71.7	99.7