Last update: Oct 2026

Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Antrim

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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Cost of Living Index in Antrim
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London

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

$4,086

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Antrim

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

$2,403

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Monthly Cost of Living

How much you'll spend in London and in Antrim

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

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

London $4,086
Antrim $2,403

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

London $5,891
Antrim $3,591

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

London $7,696
Antrim $4,780

Living in London is roughly 70% more expensive than in Antrim, and outside of rent the biggest gap is in transport.

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

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$26.55 £19.98

$24.18 £18.20

9.80%

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$107 £80.5

$94.1 £70.8

13.77%

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$10.78 £8.12

$10.60 £7.98

1.70%

Cappuccino

$5.71 £4.30

$4.75 £3.57

20.21%

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

$3.01 £2.26

$2.53 £1.90

18.97%

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.29 £1.72

$1.98 £1.49

15.66%

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$9.08 £6.84

$8.19 £6.16

10.87%

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$8.07 £6.07

$8.01 £6.03

0.75%

Milk (1 liter)

$1.90 £1.43

$1.76 £1.33

7.95%

White Bread (500g)

$2.03 £1.53

$2.31 £1.74

-12.12%

Rice (white) (1kg)

$2.45 £1.84

$2.27 £1.71

7.93%

Eggs

$5.07 £3.82

$5.00 £3.76

1.40%

Local Cheese (1kg)

$12.71 £9.56

$10.75 £8.09

18.23%

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$10.61 £7.99

$11.08 £8.34

-4.24%

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$17.68 £13.31

$16.12 £12.13

9.68%

Apples (1kg)

$3.17 £2.39

$2.95 £2.22

7.46%

Banana (1kg)

$1.45 £1.09

$1.95 £1.47

-25.64%

Oranges (1kg)

$3.13 £2.36

$3.37 £2.54

-7.12%

Tomato (1kg)

$3.41 £2.57

$4.19 £3.15

-18.62%

Potato (1kg)

$1.67 £1.26

$2.37 £1.79

-29.54%

Onion (1kg)

$1.77 £1.33

$1.61 £1.21

9.94%

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.43 £1.08

$1.33 £1.00

7.52%

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.87 £1.41

$1.93 £1.45

-3.11%

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$23.91 £17.99

$23.98 £18.05

-0.29%

Wine (Bottle)

$13.48 £10.14

$12.13 £9.13

11.13%

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$3.08 £2.32

$3.20 £2.41

-3.75%

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$4.39 £3.31

$3.27 £2.46

34.25%

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$4.08 £3.07

$6.98 £5.26

-41.55%

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$252 £190

$97.6 £73.5

158.37%

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$5.74 £4.32

$4.58 £3.45

25.33%

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$3.35 £2.52

$1.82 £1.37

84.07%

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$57.2 £43.07

$29.31 £22.06

95.26%

Gasoline (1 liter)

$2.08 £1.57

$2.13 £1.60

-2.35%

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

$38.0K £28.6K

$39.1K £29.5K

-2.92%

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

$40.4K £30.4K

$39.7K £29.9K

1.69%

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

$387 £291

$264 £199

46.68%

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

$18.57 £13.98

$16.96 £12.77

9.49%

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$40.69 £30.62

$45.48 £34.23

-10.53%

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$57.6 £43.33

$33.78 £25.42

70.43%

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$19.75 £14.87

$9.48 £7.13

108.33%

Cinema Ticket

$18.33 £13.79

$14.48 £10.90

26.59%

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

$2,957 £2,225

$1,417 £1,066

108.67%

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$35.9K £27.0K

$18.2K £13.7K

97.61%

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$119 £89.4

$83.1 £62.5

43.01%

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$56.3 £42.35

$46.87 £35.28

20.06%

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$131 £98.5

$107 £80.8

21.96%

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$165 £124

$104 £78.4

58.11%

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$2,811 £2,116

$1,225 £922

129.57%

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$2,291 £1,724

$1,011 £761

126.52%

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$5,185 £3,902

$2,105 £1,584

146.28%

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$3,805 £2,864

$1,661 £1,250

129.08%

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$17.7K £13.3K

$5,128 £3,859

244.51%

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$8,405 £6,325

$3,904 £2,938

115.27%

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$5,070 £3,816

$3,004 £2,261

68.76%

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

4.79

4.91

-2.44%

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

Last update for London: October 26, 2026

Last update for Antrim: October 27, 2026

Monthly budget structure

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

Accommodation & Living

London

$2.3K 56.1%

Antrim

$1K 42.1% 55.9% $1.3K

Monthly Utilities & Internet

London

$446 10.9%

Antrim

$326 13.6% 26.9% $120

Eating Out

London

$396 9.7%

Antrim

$357 14.9% 9.8% $39

Groceries & Markets

London

$356 8.7%

Antrim

$352 14.7% 0.9% $3.2

Getting Around

London

$291 7.1%

Antrim

$139 5.8% 52.2% $152

Clothing & Footwear

London

$212 5.2%

Antrim

$154 6.4% 27.5% $58

Sport & Entertainment

London

$94 2.3%

Antrim

$63 2.6% 33.4% $31

Cost Breakdown

A one-bedroom apartment in the center runs $2,811 in London and $1,225 in Antrim. 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: $107 in London vs $94 in Antrim for a mid-range dinner for two. Groceries echo the gap at $356 vs $352 per month, with Antrim cheaper across the board.

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London vs Antrim: 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.

Average pay runs 69% higher in London, which matters when comparing affordability. Whether that higher income actually nets you more depends on your spending habits and housing choices.

Rent for a central apartment: $2,811 in London versus $1,225 in Antrim. 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 $4,086 per month in London versus $2,403 in Antrim – 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.