Cost of Living in Derby
Summary of cost of living in Derby, United Kingdom:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,855.2$ (2,929.7£), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,124.1$ (854.3£), excluding rent.
- Derby is 26.1% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Derby is, on average, 64.4% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 18.50 £ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 65.00 £ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 8.00 £ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 5.00 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.15 £ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.71 £ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.94 £ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.38 £ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.12 £ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 0.97 £ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.81 £ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2.92 £ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.12 £ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.98 £ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 4.37 £ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.55 £ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.91 £ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.98 £ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.04 £ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.32 £ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.56 £ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 0.81 £ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.04 £ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 £ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.97 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.38 £ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 13.72 £ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.25 £ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 69.00 £ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.50 £ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.00 £ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 18.00 £ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.41 £ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 28,285.00 £ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 30,505.00 £ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 274.47 £ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 11.25 £ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 31.33 £ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 33.75 £ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 18.33 £ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 11.50 £ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,366.67 £ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 15,300.00 £ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 86.67 £ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 43.33 £ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 65.00 £ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 73.33 £ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 590.00 £ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 525.00 £ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,150.00 £ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,033.33 £ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 611.99 £ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 214.88 £ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,660.67 £ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.56 |
Prices in Derby
This city had 182 entries in the past 12 months by 23 different contributors.
Last update: 4 November 2025
Last update: 4 November 2025
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
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| Cost of Living in Corby | 59.26 miles |
| Cost of Living in Rochdale | 101.32 miles |
| Cost of Living in Gloucester | 102.11 miles |
| Cost of Living in St Albans | 107.60 miles |
| Cost of Living in Abingdon-on-Thames | 109.61 miles |
| Cost of Living in Watford | 113.72 miles |
| Cost of Living in Slough | 130.28 miles |
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