Last update: Nov 2026

Cost of Living Comparison Between London and King's Lynn

For one person, living is cheaper in King’s Lynn: $2,363 a month against $4,048 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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London

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

$4,048

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King's Lynn

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

$2,363

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Monthly Cost of Living

How much you'll spend in London and in King's Lynn

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 King's Lynn actually costs, broken down by who's living it.

Monthly costs for one person with rent: $4,048 in London versus $2,363 in King’s Lynn.

London $4,048
King's Lynn $2,363

Estimated couple costs with rent: $5,903 in London versus $3,339 in King’s Lynn.

London $5,903
King's Lynn $3,339

Monthly costs for a family of three with rent: $7,758 in London versus $4,315 in King’s Lynn.

London $7,758
King's Lynn $4,315

Living in London is roughly 71% more expensive than in King’s Lynn, and outside of rent the biggest gap is in transport.

Both cities are pricier than the global median: London 199% above, King’s Lynn 75% above.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$26.36 £19.62

$13.62 £10.14

93.54%

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$109 £80.8

$65.8 £49.01

64.90%

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$10.71 £7.97

$10.62 £7.91

0.85%

Cappuccino

$5.59 £4.16

$4.70 £3.50

18.94%

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

$3.00 £2.24

$2.52 £1.88

19.05%

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.22 £1.65

$2.05 £1.52

8.29%

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$9.65 £7.18

$5.77 £4.29

67.24%

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$8.26 £6.15

$5.56 £4.14

48.56%

Milk (1 liter)

$1.97 £1.46

$1.53 £1.14

28.76%

White Bread (500g)

$2.09 £1.55

$0.96 £0.71

117.71%

Rice (white) (1kg)

$2.59 £1.93

$2.70 £2.01

-4.07%

Eggs

$5.37 £4.00

$4.18 £3.11

28.47%

Local Cheese (1kg)

$13.12 £9.77

$9.37 £6.97

40.02%

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$11.03 £8.21

$8.40 £6.25

31.31%

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$17.73 £13.20

$16.48 £12.26

7.58%

Apples (1kg)

$3.17 £2.36

$3.30 £2.46

-3.94%

Banana (1kg)

$1.38 £1.03

$1.62 £1.20

-14.81%

Oranges (1kg)

$2.82 £2.10

$3.20 £2.38

-11.88%

Tomato (1kg)

$3.36 £2.50

$3.50 £2.60

-4.00%

Potato (1kg)

$1.70 £1.26

$1.18 £0.88

44.07%

Onion (1kg)

$1.78 £1.32

$1.77 £1.32

0.56%

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.49 £1.11

$1.31 £0.97

13.74%

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.82 £1.36

$1.26 £0.94

44.44%

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$23.85 £17.75

$23.76 £17.68

0.38%

Wine (Bottle)

$13.44 £10.00

$9.97 £7.42

34.80%

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$3.11 £2.31

$3.50 £2.60

-11.14%

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$4.49 £3.34

$3.11 £2.31

44.37%

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$4.13 £3.08

$2.45 £1.82

68.57%

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$266 £198

$106 £78.6

151.90%

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$5.98 £4.45

$4.17 £3.11

43.41%

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$3.39 £2.52

$1.96 £1.46

72.96%

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$56.6 £42.10

$32.64 £24.30

73.25%

Gasoline (1 liter)

$2.21 £1.64

$1.64 £1.22

34.76%

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

$38.3K £28.5K

$38.4K £28.6K

-0.31%

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

$41.0K £30.5K

0.10%

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

$372 £277

0.16%

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

$18.66 £13.89

$17.64 £13.13

5.78%

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$40.53 £30.17

$44.60 £33.20

-9.13%

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$56.0 £41.70

$45.24 £33.68

23.83%

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$17.10 £12.73

Cinema Ticket

$17.95 £13.37

$13.20 £9.83

35.98%

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

$2,946 £2,193

$1,880 £1,399

56.68%

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$47.6K £35.4K

$31.1K £23.1K

53.25%

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$116 £86.5

$88.2 £65.7

31.76%

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$56.9 £42.35

$39.58 £29.47

43.76%

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$128 £95.2

$74.9 £55.8

70.76%

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$154 £115

$111 £82.6

38.68%

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$2,935 £2,185

$1,284 £956

128.69%

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$2,258 £1,681

$1,032 £768

118.84%

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$5,250 £3,908

$2,377 £1,769

120.88%

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$3,859 £2,873

$1,617 £1,204

138.68%

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$17.2K £12.8K

$5,600 £4,169

206.86%

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$8,278 £6,162

$3,595 £2,676

130.28%

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$5,621 £4,184

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

4.78

5.21

-8.25%

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

Last update for London: November 1, 2026

Last update for King's Lynn: November 1, 2026

Monthly budget structure

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

Accommodation & Living

London

$2.3K 55.8%

King's Lynn

$1K 43.7% 54.3% $1.2K

Monthly Utilities & Internet

London

$432 10.7%

King's Lynn

$434 18.4% 0.6% $2.4

Eating Out

London

$396 9.8%

King's Lynn

$255 10.8% 35.5% $140

Groceries & Markets

London

$360 8.9%

King's Lynn

$299 12.7% 16.9% $61

Getting Around

London

$305 7.6%

King's Lynn

$129 5.5% 57.6% $176

Clothing & Footwear

London

$205 5.1%

King's Lynn

$141 6% 31.1% $64

Sport & Entertainment

London

$92 2.3%

King's Lynn

$72 3% 22.1% $20

Cost Breakdown

A one-bedroom apartment in the center runs $2,935 in London and $1,284 in King’s Lynn. Housing cost is often the main lever when comparing two cities.

Dining out: $109 in London vs $66 in King’s Lynn for a mid-range dinner for two. Groceries echo the gap at $360 vs $299 per month, with King’s Lynn cheaper across the board.

Good to know

🇬🇧 London

🇬🇧 King's Lynn

🕒 Local time

17:36 5:36 PM

Same time as London

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👥 Population

8,908,083 Capital

42,800

💱 Currency

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📈 Exchange rate

1 GBP = 1.34 USD

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London vs King's Lynn: Cost of Living - Frequently Asked Questions

King’s Lynn is about 42% cheaper overall, especially in transport, eating out, and clothing. That difference adds up to real monthly savings that compound significantly over time.

You’d need roughly $6,072 in London and $3,544 in King’s Lynn to live well. The gap comes down to housing and overall price levels. Both cities are liveable on less, but these numbers represent actual comfort.

Rent for a central apartment: $2,935 in London versus $1,284 in King’s Lynn. Housing is usually the single largest factor when comparing overall living costs between the two.

All in, you’ll spend $4,048 per month in London versus $2,363 in King’s Lynn – King’s Lynn is about 42% cheaper, which adds up to real savings over time.

A monthly transit pass in King’s Lynn runs roughly 60% less than in London. The price difference matters if you commute daily and watch your budget.

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.

Expats usually find King’s Lynn gentler on the wallet – expenses run 42% less than in London. Beyond cost, consider language, visa policies, and how big the international community is in each city.