Cost of Living in Cambridge
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Summary of cost of living in Cambridge, United Kingdom:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,278.2$ (3,159.0£), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,258.6$ (929.3£), excluding rent.
- Cambridge is 11.8% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Cambridge is, on average, 21.9% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 27.09 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 94.80 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.83 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.13 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.96 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.87 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.02 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 7.46 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.00 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.38 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.57 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.77 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.61 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.11 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.39 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.88 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.66 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.60 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.93 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.83 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.35 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.76 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 11.51 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.60 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.12 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 19.64 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.71 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 81.26 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.77 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.36 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 54.17 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.34 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 38,306.37 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 41,851.92 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 384.42 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 15.38 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 40.40 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 63.27 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.63 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 16.25 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,259.78 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 16,703.03 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 86.68 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 55.30 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 86.90 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 117.05 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,909.56 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,532.05 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,555.04 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,610.79 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 829.35 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 627.04 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,006.07 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.54 |
Prices in Cambridge
This city had 392 entries in the past 12 months by 54 different contributors.
Last update: 4 May 2025
Last update: 4 May 2025
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
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| Cost of Living in Luton | 37.87 miles |
| Cost of Living in Peterborough | 39.56 miles |
| Cost of Living in Barnet | 47.08 miles |
| Cost of Living in Colchester | 47.28 miles |
| Cost of Living in Corby | 47.82 miles |
| Cost of Living in Milton Keynes | 50.73 miles |
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