Cost of Living in United Kingdom
Summary of cost of living in United Kingdom:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,715.0$ (2,835.7£), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,073.1$ (819.1£), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in United Kingdom is, on average, 4.4% lower than in United States.
- Rent in United Kingdom is, on average, 23.5% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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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) | 8.00 £ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 5.00 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.00 £ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.48 £ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.83 £ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.30 £ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.25 £ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.12 £ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.74 £ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2.98 £ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.27 £ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.03 £ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 4.85 £ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.01 £ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.55 £ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.96 £ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.16 £ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.57 £ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.53 £ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 0.87 £ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.18 £ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.19 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.51 £ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 15.00 £ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 £ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 73.00 £ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 4.00 £ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.80 £ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 20.00 £ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.42 £ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 28,285.00 £ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 30,151.84 £ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 239.53 £ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 13.41 £ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 31.45 £ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 34.70 £ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 11.84 £ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 10.00 £ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,255.04 £ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 15,505.20 £ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 68.62 £ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 33.86 £ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 75.83 £ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 75.74 £ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,015.03 £ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 831.48 £ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,702.97 £ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,346.74 £ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 410.25 £ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 331.58 £ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,403.26 £ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.67 |
Prices in United Kingdom
This country had 28692 entries in the past 12 months by 3637 different contributors.
Last update: 23 November 2025
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Last update: 23 November 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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By City in United Kingdom
Rank |
City |
Cost of Living Index |
Rent Index |
Cost of Living Plus Rent Index |
Groceries Index |
Restaurant Price Index |
Local Purchasing Power Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | 85.6 | 72.4 | 79.9 | 64.6 | 85.9 | 101.0 | |
| Oxford | 73.1 | 50.7 | 63.3 | 64.8 | 79.2 | 97.0 | |
| Brighton | 72.5 | 46.5 | 61.2 | 65.2 | 74.9 | 104.8 | |
| Cambridge | 72.4 | 49.1 | 62.2 | 63.1 | 79.3 | 106.0 | |
| Edinburgh | 71.9 | 38.7 | 57.4 | 62.3 | 80.7 | 111.6 | |
| Aberdeen | 70.3 | 24.7 | 50.4 | 60.8 | 76.7 | 129.7 | |
| Bristol | 69.1 | 42.0 | 57.3 | 60.4 | 76.4 | 105.5 | |
| Manchester | 68.6 | 39.0 | 55.7 | 64.7 | 72.2 | 103.6 | |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 66.9 | 27.9 | 49.9 | 60.1 | 74.1 | 132.0 | |
| Glasgow | 66.3 | 33.7 | 52.1 | 60.3 | 70.5 | 113.2 | |
| Leeds | 65.9 | 31.2 | 50.7 | 62.0 | 67.2 | 104.5 | |
| Cardiff | 65.9 | 32.9 | 51.5 | 61.0 | 68.6 | 99.3 | |
| Birmingham | 65.4 | 32.1 | 50.9 | 60.1 | 67.1 | 113.8 | |
| Liverpool | 64.4 | 28.9 | 48.9 | 57.4 | 73.0 | 109.0 | |
| Belfast | 63.4 | 27.7 | 47.8 | 60.9 | 71.8 | 100.4 | |
| Nottingham | 62.9 | 27.3 | 47.4 | 59.5 | 63.3 | 124.7 |
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