- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- United Kingdom
- London
- Exeter
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between London (United Kingdom) and Exeter (United Kingdom)
| Food | 19% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in London (United Kingdom) is 19% more expensive than in Exeter (United Kingdom) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | £13.68 | £10 | 37% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.59 | £4.93 | 13% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | £4.62 | £3.59 | 29% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.06 | £1.09 | 3% |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.78 | £2.34 | 19% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.48 | £2.50 | 1% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.78 | £3.83 | 1% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.15 | £2.33 | 8% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | £2.09 | £1.86 | 13% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | £1.56 | £1.23 | 27% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8.52 | £7.33 | 16% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.94 | £1.82 | 7% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.11 | £0.92 | 20% |
| Housing | 141% | ||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 141% more expensive than in Exeter (United Kingdom) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | £2,214 | £733 | 202% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £115 | £143 | 20% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | £21 | £13.67 | 53% |
| 40” flat screen TV | £485 | £430 | 13% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | £107 | £90 | 19% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6.70 | £5.50 | 22% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10.03 | £8 | 25% |
| Clothes | 4% | ||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 4% more expensive than in Exeter (United Kingdom) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | £74 | £56 | 32% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | £35 | £43 | 18% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | £64 | £42 | 53% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | £71 | £53 | 35% |
| Transportation | 61% | ||
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 61% more expensive than in Exeter (United Kingdom) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,539 | £17,333 | 7% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.39 | £1.40 | 1% |
| monthly ticket public transport | £124 | £65 | 92% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | £16.12 | - | - |
| Personal Care | 18% | ||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 18% more expensive than in Exeter (United Kingdom) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | £5.88 | £6.66 | 12% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.80 | £3.16 | 20% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.36 | £2.05 | 15% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.71 | £2.15 | 73% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.30 | £1.96 | 18% |
| Tube of toothpaste | £2.13 | £1.86 | 14% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £20 | £9.88 | 106% |
| Entertainment | 56% | ||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 56% more expensive than in Exeter (United Kingdom) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £32 | £16.83 | 88% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 | £13.63 | 55% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £136 | £49 | 177% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | £75 | £48 | 57% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9.14 | £4.62 | 98% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | £2.65 | £2.49 | 6% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | £3.82 | £2.74 | 39% |
| iPod nano 16GB | £131 | £163 | 20% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.28 | £0.15 | 84% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | £66 | £33 | 104% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | £7.63 | £6.47 | 18% |
| TOTAL | 66% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,715 prices entered by 999 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2013.
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Cost of living in London (United Kingdom) is 66% more expensive than in Exeter (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £6,227
in London
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£3,750
in Exeter.