United Kingdom vs United Kingdom · 387 km apart
United Kingdom
single / month
Cheaper overallUnited Kingdom
single / month
| Expense | Sunderland | London | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $10.81 | $13.26 | Sunderland |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $43.25 | $53.04 | Sunderland |
| Cappuccino | $3.24 | $3.98 | Sunderland |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $245 | $301 | Sunderland |
| Monthly public transport pass | $39.64 | $48.62 | Sunderland |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $105 | $128 | Sunderland |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $30.27 | $37.13 | Sunderland |
| Fitness club membership | $30.27 | $37.13 | Sunderland |
| Cinema ticket | $7.93 | $9.72 | Sunderland |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $742 | $958 | Sunderland |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $516 | $666 | Sunderland |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,549 | $1,999 | Sunderland |
| Total single-person budget | $1,237 | $1,550 | Sunderland |
| Average net salary | $3,286 | $4,030 |
Sunderland is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Sunderland runs about $1,237 versus $1,550 in London — a difference of roughly 25%.
Salary-adjusted, London leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
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