Cost of Living in Milton Keynes
Summary of cost of living in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,739.3$ (2,746.4£), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,084.2$ (796.3£), excluding rent.
- Milton Keynes is 17.5% less expensive than Los Angeles (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Milton Keynes is, on average, 47.4% lower than in Los Angeles.
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) | 65.00 £ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 8.25 £ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 5.00 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.50 £ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.44 £ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.32 £ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 0.83 £ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.20 £ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.01 £ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.95 £ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2.90 £ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.91 £ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.01 £ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 4.42 £ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.12 £ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.50 £ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.87 £ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 0.97 £ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.65 £ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.54 £ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 0.93 £ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.04 £ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.88 £ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.06 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.81 £ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 16.68 £ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.75 £ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 54.00 £ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.70 £ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1.77 £ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 18.00 £ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.36 £ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 28,895.00 £ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 30,621.67 £ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 239.90 £ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 10.83 £ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 30.83 £ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 27.50 £ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 15.00 £ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 17.50 £ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,416.67 £ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 16,860.00 £ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 86.25 £ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 30.00 £ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 60.00 £ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 72.00 £ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,235.00 £ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 930.50 £ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,827.50 £ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,408.00 £ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 519.70 £ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 431.07 £ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,480.29 £ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.77 | |
Prices in Milton Keynes
This city had 160 entries in the past 12 months by 20 different contributors.
Last update: 2 February 2026
Last update: 2 February 2026
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| Cost of Living in Northampton | 19.60 miles |
| Cost of Living in Luton | 22.05 miles |
| Cost of Living in Corby | 37.32 miles |
| Cost of Living in Watford | 38.71 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oxford | 41.67 miles |
| Cost of Living in Welwyn Garden City | 42.66 miles |
| Cost of Living in Barnet | 43.85 miles |
| Cost of Living in Coventry | 49.78 miles |
| Cost of Living in Cambridge | 50.86 miles |
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