Cost of living in Nottingham (United Kingdom) is 35% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom)
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Food | + 32% | |||
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Food in Nottingham (United Kingdom) is 32% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 | £8 | + 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.58 | £5.80 | - 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.15 | £3.56 | + 16% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.95 | £0.86 | + 10% | |
12 eggs, large | £3.52 | £2.33 | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.05 | £1.58 | + 30% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.16 | £5.77 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.84 | £1.49 | + 91% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.91 | £0.72 | + 25% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.65 | £2.19 | + 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 | £8 | + 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.24 | £1.79 | + 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.43 | £0.77 | + 86% | |
Housing | + 86% | |||
Housing in Nottingham (United Kingdom) is 86% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,542 | £1,319 | + 93% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,550 | £939 | + 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £241 | £204 | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £2,653 | £1,030 | + 158% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,576 | £766 | + 106% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £160 | £130 | + 23% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £21 | £21 | + 2% | |
40” flat screen tv | £289 | £340 | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £74 | £75 | - 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 | £6 | + 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 | £10 | + 22% | |
Clothes | + 6% | |||
Clothes in Nottingham (United Kingdom) is 6% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £69 | £68 | + 2% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £35 | £35 | - 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £85 | £64 | + 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £76 | £50 | + 52% | |
Transportation | + 17% | |||
Transportation in Nottingham (United Kingdom) is 17% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £25,407 | £18,006 | + 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.68 | £1.39 | + 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £62 | £58 | + 8% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £18 | £13 | + 46% | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Nottingham (United Kingdom) is 16% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.32 | £2.41 | + 38% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 | £9 | + 8% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £55 | £124 | - 56% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £5.05 | £2.56 | + 97% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.79 | £1.28 | + 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.20 | £2.23 | + 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.12 | £1.68 | + 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.67 | £1.14 | + 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 | £10 | + 35% | |
Entertainment | + 11% | |||
Entertainment in Nottingham (United Kingdom) is 11% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 | £22 | + 86% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £21 | £16 | + 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £96 | £78 | + 24% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £71 | £52 | + 36% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 | £7 | + 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £4.06 | £2.85 | + 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.50 | £3.62 | + 24% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £392 | £324 | + 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.19 | £0.37 | - 49% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £40 | £21 | + 94% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 | £11 | + 8% | |
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TOTAL | + 35% |

These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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