Cost of living in London (United Kingdom) is 21% more expensive than in Seattle, Washington (United States)
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| Food | - 34% | |||
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| Food in London (United Kingdom) is 34% cheaper than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| London | Seattle, Washington | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 ($20) | $25 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 ($10) | $14 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.82 ($5.08) | $8 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.16 ($1.54) | $1.23 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.97 ($5.27) | $5.91 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.01 ($2.67) | $5.90 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.40 ($5.84) | $10 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.97 ($2.62) | $5.38 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.79 ($1.05) | $2.76 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.83 ($2.43) | $3.63 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £11 ($14) | $19 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.17 ($2.88) | $2.81 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.23 ($1.63) | $4.39 | - 63% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 23% more expensive than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| London | Seattle, Washington | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £4,198 ($5,577) | $4,374 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £3,673 ($4,879) | $3,242 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £155 ($206) | $362 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £3,232 ($4,293) | $2,454 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £2,006 ($2,665) | $1,823 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £136 ($180) | $134 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £27 ($36) | $72 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £254 ($337) | $236 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £121 ($160) | $150 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.72 ($8) | $13 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 ($16) | $40 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 6% more expensive than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £72 ($96) | $69 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £35 ($47) | $53 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £83 ($110) | $102 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £92 ($122) | $136 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 96% more expensive than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £28,424 ($37,760) | $30,228 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.43 ($1.89) | $1.15 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £172 ($228) | $106 | + 116% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £22 ($29) | $19 | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 47% cheaper than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.54 ($3.38) | $8 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £7 ($9) | $12 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £62 ($82) | $180 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.62 ($4.81) | $9 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.06 ($2.73) | $5.67 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.81 ($6) | $6 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.96 ($2.61) | $7 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £2.17 ($2.88) | $2.22 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £16 ($21) | $38 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 8% cheaper than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £47 ($62) | $70 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £24 ($32) | $30 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £127 ($169) | $221 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £79 ($105) | $102 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £13 ($17) | $17 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.74 ($4.97) | $5.60 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £7 ($9) | $8 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £398 ($529) | $423 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 ($0.15) | $0.36 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £48 ($63) | $65 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £16 ($21) | $11 | + 84% | |
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TOTAL | + 21% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2025.
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