Cost of Living in United Kingdom
Summary of cost of living in United Kingdom:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 82,118.7Kč (2,808.9£), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 24,095.2Kč (824.2£), 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 |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 438.53 Kč | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,900.31 Kč | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 219.27 Kč | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 146.18 Kč | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 131.56 Kč | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 99.17 Kč | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 51.71 Kč | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 36.78 Kč | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 137.46 Kč | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 32.82 Kč | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 21.69 Kč | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 86.71 Kč | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 95.21 Kč | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 87.64 Kč | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 138.23 Kč | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 28.99 Kč | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 15.97 Kč | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 28.20 Kč | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 34.86 Kč | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 16.01 Kč | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 15.05 Kč | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 24.36 Kč | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 32.89 Kč | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 233.88 Kč | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 60.52 Kč | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 71.84 Kč | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 437.07 Kč | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 70.17 Kč | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 2,046.49 Kč | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 111.10 Kč | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 80.92 Kč | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 584.71 Kč | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 159.57 Kč | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 826,927.77 Kč | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 870,364.72 Kč | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 6,970.89 Kč | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 375.58 Kč | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 910.41 Kč | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 995.84 Kč | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 341.41 Kč | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 292.36 Kč | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 36,605.51 Kč | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 452,098.98 Kč | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 1,922.28 Kč | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 959.04 Kč | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 2,189.40 Kč | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 2,220.23 Kč | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 30,276.52 Kč | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 24,553.04 Kč | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 50,898.22 Kč | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 39,771.55 Kč | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 12,966.15 Kč | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 10,254.13 Kč | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 69,544.02 Kč | |
| 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 | 82.0 | 70.7 | 77.1 | 65.9 | 80.8 | 100.3 | |
| Edinburgh | 69.7 | 39.0 | 56.3 | 67.7 | 69.1 | 124.5 | |
| Brighton | 69.3 | 45.0 | 58.7 | 67.5 | 67.6 | 113.2 | |
| Manchester | 66.5 | 36.8 | 53.5 | 64.7 | 69.5 | 110.5 | |
| Glasgow | 65.6 | 34.2 | 51.9 | 63.0 | 67.5 | 120.9 | |
| Aberdeen | 65.0 | 22.9 | 46.6 | 61.3 | 64.4 | 156.6 | |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 64.0 | 26.0 | 47.4 | 60.1 | 64.2 | 154.2 | |
| Liverpool | 62.2 | 27.0 | 46.8 | 59.1 | 68.5 | 120.8 | |
| Birmingham | 60.1 | 30.3 | 47.0 | 56.8 | 63.6 | 122.6 | |
| Sheffield | 59.6 | 27.2 | 45.4 | 57.2 | 63.4 | 129.5 |
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