Cost of Living in Durham
Summary of cost of living in Durham, United Kingdom:
- Rent in Durham is, on average, 36.4% lower than in Seattle.
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) | 3.42 £ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.99 £ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.61 £ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.42 £ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.12 £ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.03 £ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.40 £ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.29 £ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.25 £ | |
| 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) | 0.48 £ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.54 £ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 0.81 £ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.33 £ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.46 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.33 £ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 16.96 £ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.15 £ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 40.50 £ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.50 £ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.91 £ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 17.00 £ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.43 £ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 26,845.00 £ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 29,003.33 £ | |
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) | 26.26 £ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 35.00 £ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 0.00 £ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 9.50 £ | |
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) | 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 | 1,308.33 £ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 752.50 £ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,441.67 £ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,375.00 £ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 288.93 £ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ? | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,127.23 £ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.45 |
Prices in Durham
This city had 259 entries in the past 12 months by 23 different contributors.
Last update: 10 August 2025
Last update: 10 August 2025
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