Cost of Living in Durham
Summary of cost of living in Durham, United Kingdom:
- Rent in Durham is, on average, 72.3% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | £15.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | £70.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | £8.50 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | £4.50 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | £4.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | £3.50 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | £1.88 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | £1.58 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | £1.50 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | £1.05 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | £1.03 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | £3.34 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | £3.36 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | £3.08 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | £7.38 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | £1.00 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | £0.85 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | £1.09 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | £1.76 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | £0.52 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | £0.57 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | £0.83 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | £1.41 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | £8.07 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | £2.46 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | £2.45 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | £17.75 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | £2.40 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | £66.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | £4.90 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | £2.40 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | £18.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | £1.41 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | £28,895.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | £30,617.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | £197.67 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | £11.30 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | £31.25 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | £35.00 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ? | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | £9.50 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | £1,000.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | £19,000.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | £80.00 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | £53.33 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | £86.00 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | £73.33 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | £1,181.25 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | £553.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | £2,032.25 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | £767.00 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | £357.67 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | £269.42 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | £1,573.95 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.18 | |
Prices in Durham
This city had 138 entries in the past 12 months by 8 different contributors.
Last update: 11 May 2026
Last update: 11 May 2026
Sources and References
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Nearby Cities:| Cost of Living in Sunderland | 12.68 miles |
| Cost of Living in Newcastle upon Tyne | 18.02 miles |
| Cost of Living in Darlington | 22.14 miles |
| Cost of Living in Stockton-on-Tees | 24.23 miles |
| Cost of Living in Middlesbrough | 30.20 miles |
| Cost of Living in Harrogate | 65.64 miles |
| Cost of Living in Carlisle | 70.11 miles |
| Cost of Living in York | 75.48 miles |
| Cost of Living in Scarborough | 80.71 miles |
| Cost of Living in Leeds | 84.99 miles |
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Leave a comment:1 Comments so far
Sandy
on Feb 16, 2024:
These prices are way off… for anyone visiting add another 1/3 - 1/2 on top of the prices stated