Cost of living in London (United Kingdom) is 20% more expensive than in Los Angeles, California (United States)
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| Food | - 16% | |||
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| Food in London (United Kingdom) is 16% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| London | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £16 ($21) | $24 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 ($10) | $11 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £5.01 ($6) | $4.75 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.16 ($1.45) | $1.18 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.90 ($4.91) | $5.85 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.64 ($3.33) | $3.60 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.70 ($7) | $6 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.54 ($1.94) | $3.69 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.72 ($0.91) | $1.93 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.02 ($2.54) | $4.30 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 ($13) | $18 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.44 ($3.07) | $3.75 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.40 ($1.77) | $2.32 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 10% more expensive than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £3,641 ($4,583) | $3,700 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £2,580 ($3,247) | $2,697 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £236 ($297) | $223 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £2,186 ($2,752) | $2,660 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,714 ($2,158) | $1,809 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £153 ($193) | $154 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £32 ($41) | $52 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £263 ($332) | $380 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £67 ($84) | $185 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.85 ($7) | $13 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £15 ($19) | $28 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 19% more expensive than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £81 ($102) | $65 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £39 ($49) | $45 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £88 ($111) | $95 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £102 ($129) | $144 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 109% | |||
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 109% more expensive than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £29,475 ($37,103) | $25,433 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.44 ($1.81) | $1.34 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £177 ($223) | $96 | + 133% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £21 ($27) | $16 | + 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 33% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £5.25 ($7) | $9 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £10 ($12) | $13 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £82 ($103) | $141 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.78 ($4.76) | $7 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.64 ($2.06) | $5.51 | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.23 ($5.32) | $8 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.44 ($3.07) | $4.91 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £2.10 ($2.64) | $2.16 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £16 ($21) | $36 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 25% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 ($51) | $74 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £28 ($35) | $35 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £169 ($213) | $171 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £78 ($98) | $138 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £13 ($16) | $20 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.67 ($4.62) | $5.97 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £6 ($8) | $9 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £543 ($683) | $471 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.10 ($0.13) | $0.50 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £58 ($73) | $66 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £15 ($19) | $12 | + 52% | |
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TOTAL | + 20% | ||
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2023.
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