Cost of Living in Leicester
Summary of cost of living in Leicester, United Kingdom:
- Rent in Leicester is, on average, 32.5% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 21.55 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 67.34 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 8.75 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 6.40 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.39 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 4.04 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.75 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.25 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.72 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.33 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.97 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.83 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.30 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.01 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 6.70 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.29 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.68 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.19 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.56 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.68 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.69 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.16 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.53 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 11.20 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.71 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.22 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 21.01 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.04 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 97.64 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 5.12 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | ? | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | ? | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.85 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 38,913.99 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 41,239.36 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 279.75 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 15.63 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 44.89 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 28.95 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 26.26 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 12.12 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,038.90 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 33,668.45 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 95.05 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 43.76 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 104.61 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 106.21 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,008.93 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 929.92 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,671.30 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,240.35 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 469.52 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 326.06 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,871.77 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.77 | |
Prices in Leicester
This city had 241 entries in the past 12 months by 22 different contributors.
Last update: 29 December 2025
Last update: 29 December 2025
Sources and References
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Nearby Cities:| Cost of Living in Corby | 25.88 miles |
| Cost of Living in Coventry | 27.08 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nottingham | 28.01 miles |
| Cost of Living in Northampton | 39.08 miles |
| Cost of Living in Peterborough | 41.03 miles |
| Cost of Living in Solihull | 41.58 miles |
| Cost of Living in Birmingham | 45.17 miles |
| Cost of Living in Milton Keynes | 55.52 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wolverhampton | 57.53 miles |
| Cost of Living in Stoke-on-Trent | 63.26 miles |
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Leave a comment:1 Comments so far
sajid
on Oct 01, 2021:
I want to know if the average cost of living includes transportation also