Cost of Living in Woking

Summary of cost of living in Woking, United Kingdom:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,112.8$ (3,103.6£), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,242.4$ (937.6£), excluding rent.
  • Woking is 4.6% more expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Woking is, on average, 8.6% higher than in Columbus.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 16.50 £ 15.00-30.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 65.00 £ 55.00-80.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 7.49 £ 6.00-7.99
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 5.50 £ 4.00-6.50
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 4.75 £ 2.86-5.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 3.38 £ 2.50-5.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 1.75 £ 1.30-2.50
Bottled Water (12 oz) 1.26 £ 1.00-1.50
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.24 £ 0.73-1.80
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 1.31 £ 0.91-1.81
White Rice (1 lb) 0.97 £ 0.57-1.81
Eggs (12, Large Size) 3.25 £ 2.10-4.00
Local Cheese (1 lb) 4.37 £ 2.64-9.98
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 3.26 £ 1.58-4.54
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 4.95 £ 1.31-13.61
Apples (1 lb) 1.21 £ 0.59-2.72
Bananas (1 lb) 0.45 £ 0.41-0.91
Oranges (1 lb) 1.13 £ 0.61-2.72
Tomatoes (1 lb) 1.41 £ 0.39-2.72
Potatoes (1 lb) 0.38 £ 0.23-0.68
Onions (1 lb) 0.41 £ 0.29-0.45
Lettuce (1 Head) 0.84 £ 0.50-1.19
Bottled Water (50 oz) 0.77 £ 0.50-1.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 8.00 £ 7.00-21.99
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 2.22 £ 1.50-4.23
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 2.45 £ 1.25-3.09
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 13.14 £ 12.75-17.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 3.00 £ 2.00-4.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 80.00 £
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 4.00 £ 3.00-5.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 4.83 £ 4.83-4.83
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 15.00 £
Gasoline (1 Liter) 1.40 £ 1.32-1.42
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 28,285.00 £ 28,285.00-28,285.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 30,551.67 £ 30,505.00-30,505.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 381.51 £ 300.00-500.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 12.71 £ 10.00-15.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 32.25 £ 22.00-43.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 37.75 £ 22.00-55.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 10.50 £ 10.00-10.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 10.50 £ 7.00-16.50
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 1,533.33 £ 1,000.00-1,900.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 21,000.00 £
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 83.33 £ 50.00-100.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 41.67 £ 15.00-50.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 80.00 £ 60.00-100.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 63.33 £ 40.00-100.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,294.00 £ 1,200.00-1,400.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,187.50 £ 1,100.00-1,300.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,022.20 £ 1,800.00-2,500.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,762.50 £ 1,700.00-2,200.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 557.41 £ 464.51-650.32
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 432.00 £ 399.48-464.51
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 2,702.50 £
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 5.90 5.90-5.90

Prices in Woking

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Last update: 25 November 2025
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