How much do groceries cost in London?

Basic grocery prices: milk (1L) — $1.86, eggs (12) — $6.54, chicken breast (500g) — $5.69.

Cost of Living in London, United Kingdom

Prices in the United Kingdom — London + 15 more cities, Updated March 2026

Expensive

1 GBP = 1.33 USD Rate updated October 27, 2026

GBP / USD →

🍜 $18.9 14.2 GBP Business Lunch (incl. drink)

☕ $6.54 4.90 GBP Cappuccino

🚌 $263.1 197.1 GBP Monthly Transport Pass

🏠 $2,697 2,021 GBP Studio 45m² (normal area)

How much does it cost to live in London alone?

1 person

$3,750

≈ €3,352

To live in London on a moderate budget, you'll need around $3,750/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($2,697), weekday lunches out ($378), weekend casual meals ($97), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($196), a monthly transit pass ($263), and a few taxi rides ($119). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.

How much does it cost to live in London for two?

2 persons

$7,072 ≈ €6,322

If there are two of you, plan on around $7,072 ≈ €6,322/month — a proper apartment ($4,967), meals and daily drinks for both, two transit passes, and more taxi rides.

What does it cost to raise a family in London?

Family

$7,460 ≈ €6,669

With a child, the total comes to around $7,460 ≈ €6,669/month. Kids eat less, rarely pay for transit, but you'll need more taxi rides and little extras add up fast. School fees not included.

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Food & Drinks

How much does eating out cost in London?

Item USD $ GBP £

🍽️ Business Lunch (incl. drink) $18.9 14.2 GBP

🍔 Fast Food Combo Meal $12.1 9.10 GBP

🍗 Chicken Breast (500g) $5.69 4.26 GBP

🥛 Milk (1L) $1.86 1.39 GBP

🥚 Eggs (12) $6.54 4.90 GBP

🍅 Tomatoes (1kg) $4.45 3.33 GBP

🧀 Local Cheese (500g) $9.44 7.07 GBP

🍎 Apples (1kg) $2.67 2.00 GBP

🥔 Potatoes (1kg) $1.20 0.90 GBP

🍺 Beer 0.5L (supermarket) $2.68 2.01 GBP

🍷 Wine Bottle (red, table) $14.8 11.1 GBP

🥤 Coca-Cola (2L) $3.87 2.90 GBP

🍞 Bread (2 people, 1 day) $2.29 1.72 GBP

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Rent & Housing

How much is rent in London?

Item USD $ GBP £

🏢 Rent 85m² (expensive area) $5,012 3,755 GBP

🏠 Rent 85m² (normal area) $4,967 3,721 GBP

💡 Utilities 85m² (2 persons) $276.6 207.2 GBP

🏢 Studio 45m² (expensive) $3,783 2,834 GBP

🏠 Studio 45m² (normal area) $2,697 2,021 GBP

💡 Utilities 45m² (1 person) $217.2 162.7 GBP

📶 Internet (monthly) $39.1 29.3 GBP

📺 TV 40" Flat Screen $394 295.2 GBP

🔲 Microwave (800/900W) $149.8 112.2 GBP

🧴 Laundry Detergent (3L) $13.5 10.1 GBP

🧹 Cleaning Help (per hour) $21.6 16.2 GBP

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Clothing & Shoes

How much do clothes cost in London?

Item USD $ GBP £

👖 Jeans (Levis 501) $103.9 77.8 GBP

👗 Summer Dress (Zara, H&M) $58 43.5 GBP

👟 Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas) $121.4 91 GBP

👞 Leather Business Shoes $117.4 87.9 GBP

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Transportation

How much does transport cost in London?

Item USD $ GBP £

🚗 VW Golf (new) $29,878 22,384 GBP

⛽ Gasoline (1L) $1.78 1.33 GBP

🎫 Monthly Transport Pass $263.1 197.1 GBP

🚕 Taxi Trip (8km) $29.7 22.2 GBP

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Healthcare

How much does healthcare cost in London?

Item USD $ GBP £

💊 Cold Medicine (6 days) $4.12 3.09 GBP

💉 Antibiotics (12 doses) $9.44 7.07 GBP

🏥 Doctor Visit (15 min) $81 60.6 GBP

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Personal Care

How much does personal care cost in London?

Item USD $ GBP £

🧻 Tampons (32 pcs) $4.53 3.39 GBP

🧴 Deodorant (50ml) $2.66 1.99 GBP

🧴 Shampoo (400ml) $6.49 4.86 GBP

🧻 Toilet Paper (4 rolls) $2.85 2.14 GBP

🪥 Toothpaste $3.56 2.67 GBP

💇 Men's Haircut $18.9 14.2 GBP

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Entertainment & Leisure

How much does entertainment cost in London?

Item USD $ GBP £

🍺 Dinner for 2 (pub) $74.2 55.6 GBP

🎬 Cinema (2 tickets) $39.1 29.3 GBP

🎭 Theater (2 tickets, best) $392.6 294.2 GBP

🍝 Italian Dinner for 2 (full) $133.6 100.1 GBP

🍸 Cocktail (downtown) $21.6 16.2 GBP

☕ Cappuccino $6.54 4.90 GBP

🍺 Beer in Pub (500ml) $9.44 7.07 GBP

📱 iPad Wi-Fi 128GB $537 402.3 GBP

📱 Mobile (1 min, prepaid) $0.18 0.13 GBP

🏋️ Gym Membership (monthly) $116 86.9 GBP

🚬 Marlboro Cigarettes $21.6 16.2 GBP

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Prices by City

Which city in the United Kingdom is the cheapest to live in?

	London ★	Bath	Leeds	York	Cambridge	Edinburgh
🍽️ Business Lunch (incl. drink)	$18.9 14.2 GBP	$4,053 3,037 GBP	$13.5 10.1 GBP	$17.5 13.1 GBP	$20.2 15.2 GBP	$27 20.2 GBP
☕ Cappuccino	$6.54 4.90 GBP	$817.6 612.6 GBP	$4.72 3.54 GBP	$4.72 3.54 GBP	$4.57 3.42 GBP	$4.80 3.60 GBP
🍺 Beer in Pub (500ml)	$9.44 7.07 GBP	$738 552.9 GBP	$6.71 5.03 GBP	$6.54 4.90 GBP	$6.57 4.92 GBP	$8.10 6.07 GBP
🎫 Monthly Transport Pass	$263.1 197.1 GBP	$10,222 7,658 GBP	$93.1 69.8 GBP	$97.2 72.8 GBP	$72.9 54.6 GBP	$87.7 65.7 GBP
🏢 Studio 45m² (expensive)	$3,783 2,834 GBP	$116,070 86,959 GBP	$3,028 2,268 GBP	$1,252 938.1 GBP	$3,101 2,323 GBP	$1,835 1,375 GBP

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All Cities in the United Kingdom

Average cost of living in other cities

London ~$3,750 (current) Bath ~$221,672 Belfast ~$1,640 Birmingham ~$1,834 Brighton ~$2,179 Bristol ~$2,962 Cambridge ~$3,536 Cardiff ~$1,367 Edinburgh ~$2,274 Glasgow ~$1,766 Leeds ~$2,327 Liverpool ~$1,629 Manchester ~$2,522 Nottingham ~$2,154 Oxford ~$2,236 York ~$2,375

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The UK surprises you with its price spread - from affordable Cardiff in Wales to shockingly expensive Bath, where costs go through the roof. Across all 16 cities I explored, most people live somewhere around the median level - it'll help you find your sweet spot between comfort and budget. The British pound's tied to that old imperial measurement system - a leftover from colonial times - and today many older Brits still think in the old units, which can throw you off when buying stuff at the market.