Cost of Living in Croydon
Summary of cost of living in Croydon, United Kingdom:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,659.5$ (2,686.2£), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,072.1$ (787.0£), excluding rent.
- Croydon is 20.6% less expensive than Los Angeles (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Croydon is, on average, 38.7% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.00 £ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 50.00 £ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 6.79 £ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 5.25 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.00 £ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.62 £ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.73 £ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.00 £ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.21 £ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 0.90 £ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.84 £ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2.81 £ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.48 £ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.80 £ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 4.98 £ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.79 £ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.43 £ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.01 £ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 0.62 £ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.45 £ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.40 £ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.12 £ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.12 £ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 £ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.81 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.30 £ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 15.50 £ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.75 £ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 89.50 £ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 5.00 £ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1.45 £ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 40.00 £ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.36 £ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 28,285.00 £ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 30,610.00 £ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 254.62 £ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 13.20 £ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 33.66 £ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 26.00 £ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 10.08 £ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 8.50 £ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | ? | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ? | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 53.33 £ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 36.67 £ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 63.75 £ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 117.50 £ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,487.50 £ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,235.00 £ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,962.50 £ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,742.50 £ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 616.53 £ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 486.03 £ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,274.49 £ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.30 | |
Prices in Croydon
This city had 112 entries in the past 12 months by 8 different contributors.
Last update: 20 December 2025
Last update: 20 December 2025
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Nearby Cities:| Cost of Living in Banstead | 6.72 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bromley | 6.87 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wandsworth | 9.03 miles |
| Cost of Living in Epsom | 9.68 miles |
| Cost of Living in Southwark | 10.26 miles |
| Cost of Living in Lewisham | 10.36 miles |
| Cost of Living in Lambeth | 10.67 miles |
| Cost of Living in London | 11.54 miles |
| Cost of Living in Roehampton | 11.78 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kingston upon Thames | 12.02 miles |
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