Cost of Living in United Kingdom
Summary of cost of living in United Kingdom:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,714.3$ (2,823.5£), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,072.7$ (815.5£), 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) | 3.47 £ | |
| 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) | 2.96 £ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.24 £ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.01 £ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 4.80 £ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.00 £ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.55 £ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.95 £ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.16 £ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.57 £ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.53 £ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 0.86 £ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.18 £ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.17 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.50 £ | |
| 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) | 2.60 £ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 20.00 £ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.43 £ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 28,285.00 £ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 30,181.80 £ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 238.17 £ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 13.35 £ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 31.37 £ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 34.49 £ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 11.83 £ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 10.00 £ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,254.11 £ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 15,505.20 £ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 68.17 £ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 33.67 £ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 75.18 £ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 75.17 £ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,010.48 £ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 827.90 £ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,698.69 £ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,342.50 £ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 411.87 £ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 331.93 £ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,389.08 £ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.68 |
Prices in United Kingdom
This country had 26747 entries in the past 12 months by 3544 different contributors.
Last update: 1 November 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 1 November 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
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 | 83.7 | 72.6 | 78.9 | 63.9 | 85.6 | 100.5 | |
| Edinburgh | 71.6 | 39.1 | 57.6 | 62.7 | 81.3 | 114.9 | |
| Cambridge | 71.5 | 49.6 | 62.1 | 63.1 | 79.5 | 111.6 | |
| Brighton | 71.3 | 47.0 | 60.8 | 65.3 | 75.1 | 110.7 | |
| Aberdeen | 69.4 | 25.0 | 50.2 | 58.5 | 77.0 | 136.8 | |
| Bristol | 68.7 | 41.8 | 57.1 | 61.5 | 76.6 | 111.3 | |
| Manchester | 68.0 | 39.4 | 55.7 | 65.2 | 72.4 | 106.6 | |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 65.8 | 28.2 | 49.6 | 59.8 | 74.3 | 139.4 | |
| Glasgow | 65.8 | 34.3 | 52.2 | 60.1 | 71.6 | 110.8 | |
| Birmingham | 64.9 | 32.5 | 50.9 | 60.0 | 67.3 | 114.9 | |
| Leeds | 64.9 | 31.7 | 50.6 | 61.5 | 67.4 | 110.1 | |
| Liverpool | 63.5 | 27.8 | 48.1 | 57.1 | 72.2 | 117.2 | |
| Belfast | 62.5 | 28.1 | 47.6 | 61.2 | 73.0 | 103.3 |
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