Cost of living
Christchurch (United Kingdom) compared to West Midlands
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Overview comparison
Christchurch (United Kingdom)West Midlands
Consumer prices in West Midlands are roughly 26% higher than in Christchurch (United Kingdom).
Cost of living
| Item | Christchurch (United Kingdom) | West Midlands |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,221 | 2,407 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,276 | 4,190 |
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| Without rent one person | 710 | 727 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,461 | 3,272 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,148.78 | 1,336.84 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,717.08 | 2,210.82 |
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| Food person | 636 | 510 |
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| Food family | 1,531 | 1,525 |
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| Transport person | 71.18 | 204.91 |
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| Transport family | 294.22 | 430.16 |
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| Life expectancy | 79.56 years | 69.71 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Christchurch (United Kingdom) | West Midlands |
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| Lunch Menu | 19.11 | 16.21 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 73.33 | 75.77 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.38 | 8.12 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.4 | 5.42 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.91 | 4.6 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.81 | 2.23 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Christchurch (United Kingdom) | West Midlands |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,351.02 | 1,165.03 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,182.41 | 895.21 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,817.28 | 2,550.68 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,140.85 | 1,188.88 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 83.86 | 169.95 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 105.01 | 252.29 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 44.3 | 34.98 |
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Transportation
| Item | Christchurch (United Kingdom) | West Midlands |
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| Local transport ticket | 7 | 5.86 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,465 | 4,813 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,122 | 4,620 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.02 | 2.21 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 45.6% | 83.76% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.23 | 20.69 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.65 | 1.98 |
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Groceries
| Item | Christchurch (United Kingdom) | West Midlands |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.55 | 2.03 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.7 | 1.33 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 7.85 | 3.46 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.78 | 13.15 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.75 | 7.67 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.31 | 10.88 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.38 | 1.66 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.05 | 0.65 |
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Other
| Item | Christchurch (United Kingdom) | West Midlands |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 44.79 | 36.4 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.48 | 12.59 |
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| Doctors visit | 37.19 | 119.86 |
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| Haircut, simple | 12.61 | 17.47 |
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| Brand Jeans | 65.86 | 73.04 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 84.71 | 96.27 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 780 | 1,502.54 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,321 | 17,048 |
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