Valencia vs London Cost of Living
Valencia (Spain) · Overall index 46.1 — London (United Kingdom) · Overall index 83.4
Summary
- Overall, London is 81% more expensive than Valencia.
- Rent in London is 188% more expensive than in Valencia.
- Transport in London is 70% more expensive than in Valencia.
| Item | Valencia | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +188% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,103 | $2,992 | +171% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $779 | $2,223 | +185% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,234 | $6,498 | +191% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,352 | $4,097 | +203% |
| Groceries | +60% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.78 | $1.21 | +55% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.25 | $4.07 | +81% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.07 | $4.67 | +52% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.6 | $4.37 | +68% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $8.54 | $14.3 | +67% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.36 | $11 | +49% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $12.9 | $17.4 | +35% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.33 | $5.26 | +58% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.25 | $1.98 | +58% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.71 | $4.45 | +64% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.58 | $5.8 | +62% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.83 | $2.72 | +49% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.58 | $2.83 | +79% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.73 | $2.51 | +45% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.55 | $2.52 | +63% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $8.36 | $15.9 | +90% |
| Transport | +70% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.39 | $2.53 | +82% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $63.2 | $113 | +79% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.04 | $3.64 | +78% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.99 | $1.7 | +72% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.53 | $0.78 | +47% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $13,866 | $22,721 | +64% |
| Dining out | +64% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $12.8 | $21.7 | +70% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $70.1 | $106 | +51% |
| Fast food combo meal | $6.7 | $9.63 | +44% |
| Cappuccino | $2.99 | $4.39 | +47% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.49 | $2.43 | +63% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.77 | $7.39 | +96% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.48 | $7.95 | +77% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.06 | $1.76 | +66% |
| Telecom | +36% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $40 | $51.7 | +29% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $48.8 | $63.5 | +30% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.23 | $0.33 | +43% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $10.2 | $14.4 | +41% |
| Utilities & household | +60% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $97.4 | $155 | +59% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.13 | $0.22 | +69% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.89 | $4.47 | +55% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.84 | $1.5 | +79% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $14 | $20.8 | +49% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $45.4 | $85.7 | +89% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $10.2 | $16 | +57% |
| Men's haircut | $18.4 | $27 | +47% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $14.2 | $24 | +69% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,367 | $1,856 | +36% |
3,410 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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