Ljubljana vs London Cost of Living
Ljubljana (Slovenia) · Overall index 47.2 — London (United Kingdom) · Overall index 83.4
Summary
- Overall, London is 77% more expensive than Ljubljana.
- Rent in London is 168% more expensive than in Ljubljana.
- Dining out in London is 62% more expensive than in Ljubljana.
| Item | Ljubljana | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +168% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,289 | $2,992 | +132% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $869 | $2,223 | +156% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,396 | $6,498 | +171% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,293 | $4,097 | +217% |
| Groceries | +59% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.79 | $1.21 | +53% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.25 | $4.07 | +81% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.92 | $4.67 | +60% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.74 | $4.37 | +59% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $8.98 | $14.3 | +59% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.79 | $11 | +41% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $12.3 | $17.4 | +41% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.43 | $5.26 | +53% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.22 | $1.98 | +62% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.79 | $4.45 | +59% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.24 | $5.8 | +79% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.87 | $2.72 | +45% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.76 | $2.83 | +61% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.74 | $2.51 | +44% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.45 | $2.52 | +74% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $9.44 | $15.9 | +68% |
| Transport | +61% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.41 | $2.53 | +79% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $68.7 | $113 | +64% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.33 | $3.64 | +56% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.01 | $1.7 | +68% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.53 | $0.78 | +47% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $14,895 | $22,721 | +53% |
| Dining out | +62% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $11.4 | $21.7 | +90% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $62 | $106 | +71% |
| Fast food combo meal | $7.16 | $9.63 | +34% |
| Cappuccino | $2.98 | $4.39 | +47% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.38 | $2.43 | +76% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.31 | $7.39 | +71% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.76 | $7.95 | +67% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.19 | $1.76 | +48% |
| Telecom | +39% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $41.8 | $51.7 | +24% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $45.9 | $63.5 | +38% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.21 | $0.33 | +57% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $10.2 | $14.4 | +41% |
| Utilities & household | +55% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $110 | $155 | +41% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.13 | $0.22 | +69% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.1 | $4.47 | +44% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.82 | $1.5 | +83% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $12.9 | $20.8 | +61% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $52.2 | $85.7 | +64% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $9.12 | $16 | +75% |
| Men's haircut | $20.8 | $27 | +30% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $14.6 | $24 | +64% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,396 | $1,856 | +33% |
2,909 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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