- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- United Kingdom
- Exeter
- London
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Exeter (United Kingdom) and London (United Kingdom)
| Food | 16% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Exeter (United Kingdom) is 16% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | £10 | £13.68 | 27% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £4.93 | £5.60 | 12% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | £3.59 | £4.62 | 22% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.09 | £1.06 | 3% |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.34 | £2.78 | 16% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.50 | £2.48 | 1% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.83 | £3.78 | 1% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.33 | £2.15 | 8% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | £1.86 | £2.09 | 11% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | £1.23 | £1.56 | 21% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7.33 | £8.52 | 14% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.82 | £1.94 | 6% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 | £1.11 | 17% |
| Housing | 59% | ||
| Housing in Exeter (United Kingdom) is 59% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | £733 | £2,214 | 67% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £143 | £115 | 24% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | £13.67 | £21 | 34% |
| 40” flat screen TV | £430 | £490 | 12% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | £90 | £107 | 16% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.50 | £6.70 | 18% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £8 | £10.03 | 20% |
| Clothes | 4% | ||
| Clothes in Exeter (United Kingdom) is 4% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | £56 | £74 | 25% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | £43 | £35 | 22% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | £42 | £64 | 35% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | £53 | £71 | 26% |
| Transportation | 38% | ||
| Transportation in Exeter (United Kingdom) is 38% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,333 | £18,539 | 7% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.40 | £1.39 | 1% |
| monthly ticket public transport | £65 | £125 | 48% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | £16.32 | - |
| Personal Care | 15% | ||
| Personal Care in Exeter (United Kingdom) is 15% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | £6.66 | £5.88 | 13% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.16 | £3.80 | 17% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.05 | £2.36 | 13% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.15 | £3.71 | 42% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.96 | £2.30 | 15% |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.86 | £2.13 | 13% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9.88 | £20 | 51% |
| Entertainment | 36% | ||
| Entertainment in Exeter (United Kingdom) is 36% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £16.83 | £32 | 47% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £13.63 | £21 | 36% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £49 | £136 | 64% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | £48 | £75 | 36% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £4.62 | £9.14 | 49% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | £2.49 | £2.65 | 6% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | £2.74 | £3.81 | 28% |
| iPod nano 16GB | £163 | £131 | 25% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 | £0.27 | 44% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | £33 | £66 | 51% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | £6.47 | £7.63 | 15% |
| TOTAL | 40% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,734 prices entered by 1,006 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,125
in London
you would need to make just about £1,880
in Exeter.