Cost of Living in United Kingdom
Summary of cost of living in United Kingdom:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,766.3$ (2,808.4£), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,104.7$ (823.7£), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in United Kingdom is, on average, 1.9% 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 | 20.12 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 87.17 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.06 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.71 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.30 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.58 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.39 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.70 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 6.30 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.51 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.00 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.99 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.35 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.01 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.33 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.34 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.74 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.29 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.56 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.74 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.70 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.13 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.52 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 10.73 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.81 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.31 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.12 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.22 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 93.87 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.36 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.95 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 26.82 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.30 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 37,932.18 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 40,247.02 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 318.24 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 17.27 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 41.95 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 45.73 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 15.79 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 13.41 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,700.42 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,816.18 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 90.03 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 44.11 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 100.68 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 102.21 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,381.76 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,124.97 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,292.58 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,815.94 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 572.43 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 458.15 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,193.89 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.75 |
Prices in United Kingdom
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Last update: 19 June 2025
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Last update: 19 June 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 | 82.4 | 70.0 | 77.0 | 64.9 | 82.1 | 100.9 | |
| Cambridge | 72.5 | 46.4 | 61.1 | 67.2 | 78.2 | 134.5 | |
| Edinburgh | 70.0 | 39.4 | 56.6 | 65.7 | 72.0 | 129.2 | |
| Brighton | 69.3 | 44.9 | 58.6 | 65.3 | 68.6 | 116.4 | |
| Bristol | 67.1 | 41.6 | 56.0 | 62.6 | 72.4 | 121.9 | |
| Manchester | 66.7 | 36.9 | 53.7 | 64.0 | 70.5 | 115.5 | |
| Glasgow | 66.0 | 34.0 | 52.0 | 61.0 | 69.2 | 125.1 | |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 64.6 | 26.7 | 48.1 | 59.1 | 67.4 | 160.4 | |
| Aberdeen | 64.1 | 23.5 | 46.4 | 57.8 | 65.9 | 177.6 | |
| Leeds | 63.7 | 30.9 | 49.4 | 62.1 | 64.8 | 123.2 | |
| Belfast | 62.0 | 27.0 | 46.7 | 61.8 | 73.9 | 122.2 | |
| Liverpool | 61.6 | 27.5 | 46.7 | 57.7 | 69.1 | 129.7 | |
| Birmingham | 61.1 | 30.7 | 47.8 | 55.8 | 64.4 | 125.3 | |
| Sheffield | 58.7 | 26.4 | 44.6 | 55.3 | 61.0 | 140.7 |
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