Cost of living in London (United Kingdom) is 59% more expensive than in Virginia Beach, Virginia (United States)
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| Food | - 19% | |||
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| Food in London (United Kingdom) is 19% cheaper than in Virginia Beach, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| London | Virginia Beach, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 ($20) | $21 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 ($10) | $13 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.82 ($5.12) | $5.67 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.16 ($1.55) | $1.01 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.97 ($5.31) | $3.53 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.20 ($2.95) | $4.09 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.40 ($5.88) | $6 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.97 ($2.64) | $3.57 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.79 ($1.06) | $2.16 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.83 ($2.45) | $6 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £11 ($14) | $20 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.10 ($2.80) | $2.45 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.33 ($1.78) | $2.29 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 93% more expensive than in Virginia Beach, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| London | Virginia Beach, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £4,027 ($5,387) | $2,124 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £3,483 ($4,660) | $1,605 | + 190% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £155 ($208) | $270 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £3,263 ($4,365) | $1,715 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,950 ($2,609) | $926 | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £136 ($182) | $160 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £27 ($37) | $58 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £254 ($340) | $258 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £121 ($161) | $141 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.72 ($8) | $13 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 ($16) | $37 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 21% more expensive than in Virginia Beach, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| London | Virginia Beach, Virginia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £72 ($97) | $47 | + 103% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £35 ($47) | $55 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £83 ($111) | $95 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £92 ($123) | $103 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 138% | |||
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 138% more expensive than in Virginia Beach, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| London | Virginia Beach, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £26,280 ($35,156) | $32,516 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.43 ($1.91) | $0.90 | + 112% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £176 ($235) | $84 | + 179% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £22 ($29) | $16 | + 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 33% cheaper than in Virginia Beach, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| London | Virginia Beach, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.79 ($3.73) | $8 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £7 ($10) | $15 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £52 ($70) | $125 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.62 ($4.85) | $5.34 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.06 ($2.75) | $4.26 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.81 ($6) | $6 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.08 ($2.78) | $4.44 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £2.22 ($2.97) | $1.73 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £16 ($21) | $24 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 11% more expensive than in Virginia Beach, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| London | Virginia Beach, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £46 ($62) | $61 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £24 ($32) | $21 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £127 ($170) | $129 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £79 ($106) | $98 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £13 ($17) | $13 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.91 ($5.23) | $6 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £7 ($10) | $7 | + 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £398 ($533) | $416 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.13 ($0.17) | $0.30 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £49 ($66) | $47 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £16 ($21) | $8 | + 167% | |
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TOTAL | + 59% | ||
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These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
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