Cost of living
Durham (United Kingdom) compared to Greater London
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Overview comparison
Durham (United Kingdom)Greater London
Consumer prices in Greater London are roughly 37% higher than in Durham (United Kingdom).
Cost of living
| Item | Durham (United Kingdom) | Greater London |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,482 | 2,586 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,655 | 5,454 |
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| Without rent one person | 832 | 999 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,154 | 2,549 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,389.72 | 1,782.77 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,959.27 | 3,109.81 |
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| Food person | 524 | 629 |
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| Food family | 1,416 | 1,369 |
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| Transport person | 166.6 | 104.53 |
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| Transport family | 531.5 | 313.87 |
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| Life expectancy | 80.37 years | 82.46 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Durham (United Kingdom) | Greater London |
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| Lunch Menu | 20.91 | 20.81 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 84.12 | 93.01 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.1 | 9.38 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.16 | 7.82 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.93 | 5.3 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.62 | 2.78 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Durham (United Kingdom) | Greater London |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,761.09 | 2,525.49 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,045.02 | 1,596.35 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,376.65 | 3,039.89 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,796.41 | 2,608.01 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 192.76 | 231.49 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 249.57 | 352.79 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 41.72 | 42.88 |
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Transportation
| Item | Durham (United Kingdom) | Greater London |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.31 | 4.53 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 6,975 | 15,398 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 6,028 | 8,912 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.84 | 2.69 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 105.78% | 83.93% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.85 | 25.11 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.24 | 1.88 |
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Groceries
| Item | Durham (United Kingdom) | Greater London |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.6 | 1.69 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.59 | 1.43 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.54 | 3.74 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.6 | 9.33 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.49 | 8.16 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.82 | 16.28 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.86 | 1.55 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.95 | 1.07 |
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Other
| Item | Durham (United Kingdom) | Greater London |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 42.92 | 75.22 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.15 | 14.8 |
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| Doctors visit | 127.14 | 156.76 |
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| Haircut, simple | 14.51 | 15.32 |
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| Brand Jeans | 81.29 | 93.41 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 82.01 | 111.04 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 2,010.47 | 1,841.65 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 15,170 | 30,929 |
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