Cost of living in London (United Kingdom) is 68% more expensive than in San Sebastian (Spain)
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| Food | - 13% | |||
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| Food in London (United Kingdom) is 13% cheaper than in San Sebastian (Spain) | ||||
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| London | San Sebastian | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (€15) | €23 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 (€8) | €10 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.54 (€4.09) | €4.21 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.01 (€1.17) | €1.10 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.76 (€4.34) | €3.31 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.09 (€2.41) | €2.86 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.77 (€5.51) | €9 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.86 (€2.15) | €2.37 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.73 (€0.85) | €1.52 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.59 (€1.84) | €0.99 | + 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (€12) | €8 | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.17 (€2.50) | €2.11 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.11 (€1.28) | €1.34 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 76% more expensive than in San Sebastian (Spain) | ||||
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| London | San Sebastian | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £3,043 (€3,517) | €1,745 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £2,020 (€2,334) | €1,053 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £186 (€215) | €139 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,978 (€2,286) | €1,017 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,491 (€1,723) | €713 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £118 (€136) | €159 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 (€27) | €42 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £260 (€301) | €418 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £72 (€83) | €118 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.81 (€5.55) | €8 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £15 (€17) | €13 | + 27% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is about the same as in San Sebastian (Spain) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £64 (€74) | €95 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £36 (€42) | €38 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £90 (€104) | €78 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £73 (€84) | €107 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 179% | |||
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 179% more expensive than in San Sebastian (Spain) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £23,978 (€27,707) | €23,341 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.52 (€1.76) | €1.84 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £155 (€179) | €39 | + 354% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £20 (€23) | €16 | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is about the same as in San Sebastian (Spain) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.65 (€4.21) | €7 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £10 (€11) | €9 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £79 (€91) | €91 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.42 (€3.95) | €5.45 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.63 (€1.88) | €2.48 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.23 (€4.89) | €3.30 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.05 (€2.37) | €1.55 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.99 (€2.29) | €1.99 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £17 (€20) | €24 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 36% more expensive than in San Sebastian (Spain) | ||||
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| London | San Sebastian | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 (€46) | €36 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £23 (€27) | €16 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £189 (€218) | €126 | + 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £71 (€83) | €52 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £13 (€15) | €10 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.66 (€4.23) | €2.72 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £6 (€7) | €4.88 | + 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £516 (€597) | €469 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.10 (€0.12) | €0.17 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £53 (€62) | €54 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £13 (€15) | €5.04 | + 203% | |
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TOTAL | + 68% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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