Cost of Living in Nelson vs London

Cost of living in Nelson is 155% higher than in London (without rent).

Rent in Nelson is 288% more expensive than in London.

Cost of living including rent in Nelson is 215% higher than in London.

Food in Nelson is 166% more expensive than in London.

Transport in Nelson is 150% more expensive than in London.

Nelson vs. London Comparision

Nelson London
Cost of Living, including rent
1,640 $
520 $
Without Rent
735 $
288 $
Rent & Utilities
905 $
233 $
Food
563 $
212 $
Transport
54 $
21 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3,365 $
404 $
Quality of Life
78
18
Population
51.1K
1.9K

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Nelson London

Restaurants

Lunch menu,
inexpensive restaurant
15.9 $ 3.49 $
Dinner, for 2 82.4 $ 20.9 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 9.51 $ 4.77 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 6.28 $ 1.76 $
Capuccino 3.4 $ 1.82 $
Coke, 330ml 2.69 $ 0.58 $

Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.92 $ 1.16 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.96 $ 0.7 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.2 $ 1.17 $
Eggs, 12 pack 6.69 $ 1.62 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.74 $ 6.94 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.79 $ 4.35 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 14.7 $ 6.89 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.25 $ 2.21 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.54 $ 1.24 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.39 $ 1.67 $
Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.4 $ 0.92 $
Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.01 $ 1.01 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.85 $ 0.35 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.32 $ 1.25 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 10.1 $ 7.43 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 3.02 $ 1.39 $
Cigarette pack 25.1 $ 2.86 $

Transport

Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket 2.51 $ 0.4 $
Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket 31.6 $ 14.9 $
Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal 1.72 $ 1.08 $
Taxi, 8 km 19.3 $ 6.65 $

Personal Care

Doctor visit, private clinic 33.4 $ 16.1 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 9.89 $ 3.71 $
Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz 4.38 $ 2.95 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.05 $ 1.55 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.67 $ 1.28 $

Utilities per Month

Utility bill - 1 person,
electricity, heating, water & garbage
112 $ 38.4 $
Utility bill - family,
electricity, heating, water & garbage
171 $ 59.3 $
Internet plan,
+60 Mbps
54.2 $ 27 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 695 $ 153 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,351 $ 313 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 916 $ 223 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,576 $ 460 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 3,179 $ 1,464 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,588 $ 848 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,365 $ 404 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.85 % 12.14 %

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 51.9 $ 22.8 $
Cinema, 1 seat 11.3 $ 4.33 $
Haircut 15.7 $ 4.17 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 112 $ 65.1 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 63.9 $ 29.8 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 383 $ 110 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 9,581 $ 3,512 $