Last update: Oct 2026

Cost of Living Comparison Between Antrim and London

For one person, living is cheaper in Antrim: $2,403 a month against $4,086 in London, rent and utilities included – about $20,200 less a year. Rent and utilities account for most of the difference.

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Antrim

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

$2,403

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London

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

$4,086

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Monthly Cost of Living

How much you'll spend in Antrim and in London

Real prices from locals and on-the-ground checks – rent, groceries, transit and the daily extras. Here's what a month in Antrim and in London actually costs, broken down by who's living it.

Monthly costs for one person with rent: $2,403 in Antrim versus $4,086 in London.

Antrim $2,403
London $4,086

Estimated couple costs with rent: $3,591 in Antrim versus $5,891 in London.

Antrim $3,591
London $5,891

Monthly costs for a family of three with rent: $4,780 in Antrim versus $7,696 in London.

Antrim $4,780
London $7,696

Living in Antrim costs roughly 41% less than in London, and outside of rent the biggest gap is in transport.

Both cities are pricier than the global median: Antrim 77% above, London 200% above.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$24.18 £18.20

$26.55 £19.98

-8.93%

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$94.1 £70.8

$107 £80.5

-12.10%

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$10.60 £7.98

$10.78 £8.12

-1.67%

Cappuccino

$4.75 £3.57

$5.71 £4.30

-16.81%

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.53 £1.90

$3.01 £2.26

-15.95%

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.98 £1.49

$2.29 £1.72

-13.54%

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$8.19 £6.16

$9.08 £6.84

-9.80%

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$8.01 £6.03

$8.07 £6.07

-0.74%

Milk (1 liter)

$1.76 £1.33

$1.90 £1.43

-7.37%

White Bread (500g)

$2.31 £1.74

$2.03 £1.53

13.79%

Rice (white) (1kg)

$2.27 £1.71

$2.45 £1.84

-7.35%

Eggs

$5.00 £3.76

$5.07 £3.82

-1.38%

Local Cheese (1kg)

$10.75 £8.09

$12.71 £9.56

-15.42%

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$11.08 £8.34

$10.61 £7.99

4.43%

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$16.12 £12.13

$17.68 £13.31

-8.82%

Apples (1kg)

$2.95 £2.22

$3.17 £2.39

-6.94%

Banana (1kg)

$1.95 £1.47

$1.45 £1.09

34.48%

Oranges (1kg)

$3.37 £2.54

$3.13 £2.36

7.67%

Tomato (1kg)

$4.19 £3.15

$3.41 £2.57

22.87%

Potato (1kg)

$2.37 £1.79

$1.67 £1.26

41.92%

Onion (1kg)

$1.61 £1.21

$1.77 £1.33

-9.04%

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.33 £1.00

$1.43 £1.08

-6.99%

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.93 £1.45

$1.87 £1.41

3.21%

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$23.98 £18.05

$23.91 £17.99

0.29%

Wine (Bottle)

$12.13 £9.13

$13.48 £10.14

-10.01%

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$3.20 £2.41

$3.08 £2.32

3.90%

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.27 £2.46

$4.39 £3.31

-25.51%

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$6.98 £5.26

$4.08 £3.07

71.08%

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$97.6 £73.5

$252 £190

-61.30%

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$4.58 £3.45

$5.74 £4.32

-20.21%

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$1.82 £1.37

$3.35 £2.52

-45.67%

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$29.31 £22.06

$57.2 £43.07

-48.79%

Gasoline (1 liter)

$2.13 £1.60

$2.08 £1.57

2.40%

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$39.1K £29.5K

$38.0K £28.6K

3.01%

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$39.7K £29.9K

$40.4K £30.4K

-1.66%

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$264 £199

$387 £291

-31.83%

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$16.96 £12.77

$18.57 £13.98

-8.67%

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$45.48 £34.23

$40.69 £30.62

11.77%

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$33.78 £25.42

$57.6 £43.33

-41.32%

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$9.48 £7.13

$19.75 £14.87

-52.00%

Cinema Ticket

$14.48 £10.90

$18.33 £13.79

-21.00%

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$1,417 £1,066

$2,957 £2,225

-52.08%

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$18.2K £13.7K

$35.9K £27.0K

-49.40%

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$83.1 £62.5

$119 £89.4

-30.07%

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$46.87 £35.28

$56.3 £42.35

-16.71%

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$107 £80.8

$131 £98.5

-18.01%

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$104 £78.4

$165 £124

-36.75%

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,225 £922

$2,811 £2,116

-56.44%

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,011 £761

$2,291 £1,724

-55.85%

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$2,105 £1,584

$5,185 £3,902

-59.40%

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,661 £1,250

$3,805 £2,864

-56.35%

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$5,128 £3,859

$17.7K £13.3K

-70.97%

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$3,904 £2,938

$8,405 £6,325

-53.55%

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$3,004 £2,261

$5,070 £3,816

-40.75%

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

4.91

4.79

2.51%

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Antrim: October 27, 2026

Last update for London: October 26, 2026

Monthly budget structure

Share of the monthly basket for one person, rent included.

Accommodation & Living

Antrim

$1K 42.1%

London

$2.3K 56.1% 127% $1.3K

Eating Out

Antrim

$357 14.9%

London

$396 9.7% 10.9% $39

Groceries & Markets

Antrim

$352 14.7%

London

$356 8.7% 0.9% $3.2

Monthly Utilities & Internet

Antrim

$326 13.6%

London

$446 10.9% 36.8% $120

Clothing & Footwear

Antrim

$154 6.4%

London

$212 5.2% 37.8% $58

Getting Around

Antrim

$139 5.8%

London

$291 7.1% 109% $152

Sport & Entertainment

Antrim

$63 2.6%

London

$94 2.3% 50.2% $31

Cost Breakdown

A one-bedroom apartment in the center runs $1,225 in Antrim and $2,811 in London. Housing cost is often the main lever when comparing two cities.

London pays 69% more on average. The extra income cushions the higher costs, though housing choices and lifestyle decide how much of the gap is truly closed.

Dining out: $94 in Antrim vs $107 in London for a mid-range dinner for two. Groceries echo the gap at $352 vs $356 per month, with Antrim cheaper across the board.

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Antrim vs London: Cost of Living - Frequently Asked Questions

Antrim is cheaper overall, especially in transport, clothing, and eating out. The 70% gap adds up to real monthly savings that compound significantly over time.

On paper, salaries run 41% lower in Antrim. That’s worth factoring in alongside costs, though remote workers earning in a stronger currency may not notice the difference at all.

Rent for a central apartment: $1,225 in Antrim versus $2,811 in London. Housing is usually the single largest factor when comparing overall living costs between the two.

A monthly transit pass in Antrim runs roughly 61% less than in London. Both cities have functional networks, but the price difference matters if you’re watching your budget.

All in, you’ll spend $2,403 per month in Antrim versus $4,086 in London – a 70% gap that adds up to real savings over time for anyone picking the cheaper option.

Both cities offer a good standard of living with different trade-offs. Neither is objectively better – the right pick depends on what matters most: affordability, career, cultural scene, or climate.

It comes down to priorities – Antrim wins on affordability, London on earning potential. Factor in climate, language, visa rules, and proximity to places that matter to you before deciding.