Cost of living in Nottingham (United Kingdom) is 38% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 2% | |||
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| Food in Nottingham (United Kingdom) is about the same as in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Nottingham | London | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £14 | £16 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 | £8 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.38 | £3.92 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.17 | £1.16 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.90 | £3.79 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.46 | £2.41 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.43 | £5.14 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.41 | £2.12 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.14 | £0.78 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £3.46 | £1.96 | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 | £10 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.02 | £2.33 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.17 | £1.10 | + 6% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Nottingham (United Kingdom) is 38% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Nottingham | London | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,480 | £4,400 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,353 | £3,185 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £202 | £183 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,382 | £2,484 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,192 | £1,771 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £132 | £140 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £24 | £28 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £269 | £275 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £61 | £96 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 | £5.05 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £17 | £14 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Nottingham (United Kingdom) is 14% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Nottingham | London | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £64 | £76 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 | £36 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £85 | £86 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £67 | £100 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Nottingham (United Kingdom) is 58% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Nottingham | London | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £24,197 | £29,895 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.39 | £1.43 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £56 | £177 | - 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £17 | £24 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Nottingham (United Kingdom) is 25% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Nottingham | London | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.49 | £2.53 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 | £8 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £55 | £107 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £5.05 | £4.37 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.21 | £2.12 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.22 | £4.40 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.70 | £2.20 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.43 | £1.82 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £16 | £15 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Nottingham (United Kingdom) is 14% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Nottingham | London | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £33 | £38 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 | £27 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £87 | £111 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £60 | £78 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 | £12 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £4.00 | £3.55 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.19 | £7 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £392 | £436 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.19 | £0.15 | + 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £35 | £48 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £13 | £15 | - 16% | |
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TOTAL | - 38% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,358 prices entered by 226 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2024.
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