Cost of Living in United Kingdom
Summary of cost of living in United Kingdom:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,731.6$ (2,808.4£), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,095.1$ (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, 22.2% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 19.93 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 86.37 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.97 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.64 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.98 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.51 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.35 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.67 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 6.25 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.49 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.98 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.94 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.32 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.98 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.29 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.32 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.73 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.28 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.58 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.73 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.68 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.11 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.49 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 10.63 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.75 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.27 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 19.89 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.19 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 93.01 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.05 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.68 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 26.57 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.25 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 37,582.50 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 39,556.63 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 317.73 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 17.07 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 41.35 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 45.22 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 15.52 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 13.29 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,664.65 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,547.15 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 87.53 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 43.64 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 99.55 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 100.81 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,376.01 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,115.89 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,302.39 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,809.05 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 589.27 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 466.01 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,164.18 $ | |
| 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 | 82.1 | 70.5 | 77.0 | 66.1 | 80.8 | 102.1 | |
| Edinburgh | 69.8 | 39.0 | 56.3 | 67.9 | 69.1 | 126.0 | |
| Brighton | 69.4 | 45.0 | 58.8 | 67.6 | 67.7 | 114.5 | |
| Manchester | 66.6 | 36.8 | 53.6 | 64.9 | 69.4 | 111.5 | |
| Glasgow | 65.7 | 34.2 | 51.9 | 63.1 | 67.6 | 122.3 | |
| Aberdeen | 65.1 | 22.9 | 46.6 | 61.4 | 64.4 | 158.4 | |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 64.1 | 26.0 | 47.4 | 60.2 | 64.2 | 156.1 | |
| Liverpool | 62.3 | 27.0 | 46.8 | 59.2 | 68.5 | 122.2 | |
| Birmingham | 60.1 | 30.3 | 47.0 | 57.0 | 63.6 | 124.1 | |
| Sheffield | 59.7 | 27.2 | 45.5 | 57.4 | 63.4 | 131.0 |
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