Cost of living in Leicester, United Kingdom

Summary of cost of living in Leicester

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: £2,836
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: £1,399
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Leicester
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district £9
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) £6
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast £3.16
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk £1.07
12 eggs, large £2.69
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes £1.58
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese £4.45
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples £2.08
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes £0.88
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket £1.50
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality £7
2 liters of coca-cola £2.10
Bread for 2 people for 1 day £1.06
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area £974
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area £778
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat £167
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area £1,162
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area £821
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio £107
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) £23
40” flat screen tv £315
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) £81
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) £8
Hourly rate for cleaning help £9
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) £58
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) £36
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) £81
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes £62
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new £18,216
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas £1.50
Monthly ticket public transport £54
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) £11
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) £3.09
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) £9
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) £45
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) £3.39
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) £1.63
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) £3.49
4 rolls of toilet paper £1.33
Tube of toothpaste £3.35
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city £11
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub £25
2 tickets to the movies £26
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) £60
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert £46
1 cocktail drink in downtown club £8
Cappuccino in expat area of the city £5.11
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) £4.57
Ipad wi-fi 128gb £365
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) £0.09
1 month of gym membership in business district £40
1 package of marlboro cigarettes £11
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on less than 10 prices entered by 5 different people.
Latest price update: March 19, 2024

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