Cost of Living in Colchester
Summary of cost of living in Colchester, United Kingdom:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $3,951.9 (£2,919.0), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,111.1 (£820.7), excluding rent.
- Colchester is 5.2% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Colchester is, on average, 17.7% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | £15.95 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | £70.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | £8.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | £5.22 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | £5.25 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | £4.22 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | £2.02 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | £1.37 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | £1.29 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | £0.88 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | £0.57 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | £2.59 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | £3.07 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | £2.64 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | £5.12 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | £1.06 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | £0.47 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | £0.96 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | £1.11 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | £0.47 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | £0.49 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | £1.30 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | £1.31 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | £8.25 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | £1.94 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | £3.23 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | £16.37 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | £2.50 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | £77.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | £5.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | £1.61 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | £18.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | £1.43 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | £28,425.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | £30,589.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | £187.78 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | £12.75 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | £30.00 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | £52.50 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | £8.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | £15.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | £800.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | £15,000.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | £52.50 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | £23.00 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | £58.75 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | £78.50 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | £948.75 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | £767.33 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | £1,438.33 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | £1,228.67 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | £361.33 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | £251.21 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | £2,311.33 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.15 | |
Prices in Colchester
This city had 161 entries in the past 12 months by 11 different contributors.
Last update: 4 May 2026
Last update: 4 May 2026
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
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| Cost of Living in Chelmsford | 24.80 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bishops Stortford | 36.59 miles |
| Cost of Living in Basildon | 39.76 miles |
| Cost of Living in Southend-on-Sea | 42.97 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ilford | 49.30 miles |
| Cost of Living in Redbridge | 50.24 miles |
| Cost of Living in Harlow | 53.68 miles |
| Cost of Living in Norwich | 60.02 miles |
| Cost of Living in Southwark | 60.78 miles |
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